A trouble-free trip made all the difference for Ag Bullet as the five-year-old mare conquered male rivals in Sunday’s $500,000 Jaipur (G1) at Saratoga.

A year ago, Spirit of St Louis was sitting good as the dominant figure among the New York-bred turf set. On Saturday, the six-year-old can enhance his credentials to be the leader among all older U.S. turf performers in the $1 million Manhattan (G1) at Saratoga.

Cogburn impressed in Saturday’s Jaipur (G1) over Saratoga’s turf, establishing a new North American record while turning 5 1/2 furlongs in :59.80.

Reigning Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) champion Caravel originally had Royal Ascot in her June datebook, until connections preferred to stay stateside for Saturday’s Jaipur (G1) at Belmont Park.

A useful performer in the turf mile division, Casa Creed reached a new level when shortening up to six furlongs in Saturday’s $400,000 Jaipur S. (G1) at Belmont Park.