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.

The Sorrento (G3) at Del Mar turned into a virtual match race, as Wesley Ward’s 8-5 Ruiva tried to fend off Bob Baffert’s 4-5 favorite Holmby.

John the Beer Man came out on top of a rough, three-way stretch battle in Sunday’s $300,000 Troy (G2), then had to survive an inquiry and objection.

After a couple of days of being stuck on win number 5,999, Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher had to wait until the Saturday nightcap at Saratoga for his long-anticipated 6,000th victory.

It’s still early in the season for two-year-olds, but Hughes demolished the Best Pal (G3) in the manner of a colt going places for Bob Baffert.

The addition of cheekpieces, and the booking of Saez, turned out to be hints that aggressive tactics were in store at Saratoga.

Fifty weeks after last visiting the winner’s circle, reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty returned to it after the $1 million Whitney (G1) at Saratoga.

Deterministic enjoyed a straightforward trip with regular rider Kendrick Carmouche, who has now steered him to six wins in a row.

Explora, who had run like a Grade 1-quality filly since the start of her career, finally earned that distinction on Saturday with a runaway score in the $500,000 Test (G1) at Saratoga.

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Hours after his late father, Christophe, was inducted into the Hall of Fame, trainer Miguel Clement sent out Bottas to score a poignant victory in the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (G2).

With Jaipur (G1) winner Reef Runner sidelined for the remainder of the season, the older male turf sprint division is looking for a new leader.

Just nailed in the June 28 Bashford Manor S. at Churchill Downs, He Is No Lie will try to use that experience to his advantage in Saturday’s $150,000 Best Pal (G3) at Del Mar.

He was the regular rider for Horses of the Year Mineshaft and Curlin.

Magnitude forged to the head of the older male class, defeating Sovereignty, Baeza, and White Abarrio in the June 27 Stephen Foster (G1).

Two jewels of the Triple Crown – the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont (G1) – will become part of a six-race “Thoroughbred Championship Series” for sophomores in 2027.

Who the country’s best turf miler might finally be resolved in a scintillating renewal of the $750,000 Fourstardave (G1) at Saratoga.

Ellis Park hosted its Summer Showcase over the weekend, featuring a total of seven turf stakes with clues for the upcoming Kentucky Downs stand.

British trainer George Boughey had to wait three extra days for Survie to make her U.S. debut in the Glens Falls (G2), but the weather-driven postponement did not bother her in the least.

Sunday’s dirt stakes at Saratoga both showcased new talents.