The race conditions changed since Deterministic’s victory in last year’s Manhattan (G1), but he adapted to defend his title in record-breaking time at Saratoga.

An excellent edition of the $1 million Manhattan (G1) at Saratoga on Saturday tops a trio of graded stakes on the grass preceding the Belmont (G1).

Rhetorical took the early initiative in Saturday’s $1.414 million Turf Classic (G1) at Churchill Downs and never looked back, breaking Lure's stakes record.

Test Score topped an exacta for trainer Graham Motion in Saturday’s Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1), and Destino d'Oro upset the companion race for fillies and mares.

One of the best turf horses in America two years ago, Program Trading will look to regain position in that hierarchy Saturday.

Del Mar's annual fall turf festival kicks off Friday with the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2), but really picks up steam Saturday with a trio of graded stakes headed by the $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1).

European raiders turned a double in lucrative events at Kentucky Downs on Saturday.

The winner of the Turf Sprint will receive an expenses-paid berth to the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) at Del Mar on Nov. 1, which carries a $1 million purse.

The Pin Oak Stud colorbearer lived up to his name, becoming the first graded stakes winner trained by Riley Mott.

The current version of Johannes figures a tough nut to crack Saturday in the $750,000 Fourstardave (G1) at Saratoga.

Owner John Amerman and trainer Graham Motion celebrated a second consecutive win in the $750,000 Belmont Derby (G1) on Friday, albeit in a different location and at a shorter distance than 12 months ago.

New Century has shown to be a cut or two below top class in England, but he's a proven Grade 1 performer in North America.

After racing too keenly and lasting by just a neck in the Columbia S. at Tampa Bay Downs, Zulu Kingdom was able to settle better in a stalking role in Saturday’s $924,780 American Turf (G1).

All went according to connections' plan for La Cara in the $742,782 Ashland (G1) at Keeneland on Monday.