A smashing debut winner in early June, Leading Change will jump straight to stakes competition and challenge for favoritism when lining up for Saturday’s $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

The son of Volatile proved a game-winner of the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) and, in the process, set a new track record for 1 1/16 miles at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Neither Tip Top Thomas nor Big Truzz have run around two turns, but nonetheless might have some say in the outcome of the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) on Saturday.

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.

On a busy Saturday of racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis, the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) and $200,000 Indiana Oaks (G3) produced contrasting results.