The decision to skip the Travers (G1) and concentrate on the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) yielded rich dividends for Seize the Grey and his 2,570-strong MyRacehorse ownership consortium at Parx on Saturday.

Dragoon Guard wired the West Virginia Derby (G3) to continue his ascent in the sophomore division, while Hit Show rallied up the rail to take the West Virginia Governor’s (G3).

The Southern California contingent for this year's Kentucky Derby (G1) was not as strong nor as deep as it traditionally is, as shown by Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Stronghold's performance.