Jockey Joel Rosario executed a tactical coup aboard Far Bridge in Saturday’s Sword Dancer (G1) and cleverly stole a ticket to the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).

Godolphin’s Silver Knott continued his rich vein of form in Sunday’s Bowling Green (G2) at Saratoga, racking up his third consecutive win since stepping up to longer distances.

War Like Goddess emulated sire English Channel by scoring a repeat victory in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1). Earlier, McKulick rebounded in the Waya (G3),

Aidan O’Brien shipper Bolshoi Ballet has become something of a forgotten horse in the two years since his sophomore campaign, but the son of Galileo leapt back into the spotlight with a commanding victory in Saturday’s Sword Dancer (G1) at Saratoga.

Sunday’s Bowling Green (G2) at Saratoga took a gut-wrenching turn when odds-on favorite Rebel’s Romance clipped heels in midpack, and jockey Richard Mullen was catapulted onto the turf course.

Having raced just once since his Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) conquest, Godolphin shipper Rebel’s Romance hopes to use Sunday’s Bowling Green (G2) at Saratoga as a springboard to a big second half.

After a breakout performance in the Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic (G1) on Kentucky Derby Day, Up to the Mark passed another test in the $750,000 Manhattan (G1) on Belmont Day.

There’s something for everyone taking place on Saturday at Belmont at the Big A, including a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series qualifier and a Grade 1 event.

With the blinkers back on, and a return to conditions that bring out the best in him, Gufo hit top gear late to retain his crown in Saturday’s Sword Dancer (G1) at Saratoga.