Leading Change gamely prevailed in the Indiana Derby (G3) and Maximum Offer orchestrated a frontrunning upset in the Indiana Oaks (G3) .

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.

The pace as shown with the “Red” PlotFit is not clear-cut though should not be a hinderance to #1 FULSOME positioned right in the center as a Large Square as the projected race favorite.

Wednesday’s 27th running of the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) highlights the biggest night of racing at Indiana Grand.

Art Collector looked the part of a serious Kentucky Derby contender in Saturday’s Blue Grass (G2) at Keeneland, running down Swiss Skydiver and drawing off to a 3 1/2-length victory.