For the third time in his career, Mystik Dan parlayed a ground-saving trip into a graded stakes win at Churchill Downs, adding Saturday’s $500,000 Lukas Classic (G2) to his tally.

Saturday’s $500,000 Lukas Classic (G2) at Churchill Downs will be particularly poignant, as the first edition to be held after the passing of its namesake.

The Travers Day program at Saratoga on Saturday features three Breeders' Cup Challenge races, with the $500,000 Personal Ensign (G1) garnering much of the pre-race day attention.

Although winless since his memorable triumph in the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) in a three-way photo, Mystik Dan returns to Churchill Downs on Saturday for the $275,000 Blame (G3) with some positive momentum.

Fierceness, a champion at two and one of last year's leading three-year-old colts, commenced his four-year-old campaign in fine style Friday at Churchill Downs, recording a track-record setting victory in the $750,000 Alysheba (G2).

While the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) was Saturday’s main event, Festival Day 45 also included four supporting stakes.

The 2024 racing season at Churchill Downs became even more historic for trainer Kenny McPeek and jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. on Friday when they teamed up to capture the 150th edition of the Clark (G2) with the five-year-old Rattle N Roll.

Trainer Brad Cox has two legitimate chances to take down the $600,000 Clark (G2) over 1 1/8 miles at Churchill Downs on Friday with Hit Show and Most Wanted.

Last seen fading to an uncharacteristic 12th in the Godolphin Mile (G2), Saudi Crown returned triumphant in Sunday’s R.A. “Cowboy” Jones S. at Ellis Park.