Saturday’s graded stakes at Churchill Downs, the $500,000 Lukas Classic (G2) and $400,000 Ack Ack (G3), are eligible to yield contenders for the Breeders’ Cup.

Owen Almighty, Igniter, and Manuka Honey won for Luis Saez, Florent Geroux scored a stakes double with Salahudin and Conceit, and Jaime Torres guided Five a Side on the big day at Ellis Park.

Deep Flame romped in the Maxfield (G3), Nu What’s New went all the way in the Hanshin (G3), and retiring jockey Corey Lanerie was honored with a special ceremony.

Speed was the name of the game in both points races on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs.

An authoritative victory in the San Vicente (G2) cemented Barnes as the top individual choice of bettors playing Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3.

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.