Even if Benny the Bull were in the race, trainer Kiaran McLaughlin believes his colt Lucky Island would be the horse to beat in Saturday's Grade 1, $250,000 Forego Stakes at Saratoga.

Perhaps a change of scenery to California is all Vacare needs. She has shipped cross-country and will be favored in Saturday's $200,000 Palomar Handicap at Del Mar,

Wesley and Adriano head an 11-horse lineup for Saturday's Grade 3, $500,000 Kent Stakes at Delaware Park, but bargain hunters may have a viable alternative in Deal Making.

Churchill Downs announced Friday a stakes purse cut of $975,000 for its fall meet, citing a decline in handle caused by an ongoing dispute between Kentucky horsemen and the track regarding revenue sharing from account wagering.

A well-rested Icy Atlantic returns Saturday to defend his title in the Grade 3, $150,000 Red Bank Stakes at Monmouth Park in his first start since the Elkwood Stakes in late May.

Ready's Echo has already run third in the Peter Pan and the Belmont Stakes, but trainer Todd Pletcher is hoping a switch to turf in Sunday's Grade 3 Saranac at Belmont will help him hit the next level.

This summer at Del Mar, Jockey Tyler Baze has been in the enviable position of being able to pick from multiple mounts for two lucrative races – the $1 million Pacific Classic on Aug. 24 and Monday’s $250,000 Del Mar Debutante.