SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Leave No Trace, runner-up to Wonder Wheel in the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies but a major disappointment in her lone start at 3, has been entered main track only in Thursday’s second race by trainer Phil Serpe. She stands a good chance of launching her comeback as heavy rain is in the forecast for the local area Tuesday.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The aptly named Itsallcomintogetha has continued to improve with every start this season. On Thursday, he’ll attempt to take another step forward when facing a familiar group of New York-bred rivals stretching out to 1 1/16 miles on the turf, weather permitting, in the $125,000 Rick Violette Stakes.

The Rick Violette is traditionally held in conjunction with New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day to highlight its namesake’s commitment to Thoroughbred retirement.

Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux will serve a one-day suspension on Saturday for excessive use of the whip in a winning ride aboard Lord Prancealot in the Graduation Stakes for California-bred 2-year-olds on Friday.

Desormeaux was adjudged to have used his whip eight times, two strikes over the limit. In addition to the one-day suspension, he was fined $692.50 for the infraction, according to a ruling published by Del Mar stewards last Saturday.

DEL MAR, Calif. – Abel Cedillo, who sustained a neck injury in a spill July 23 at Del Mar, said Sunday that does not expect to return to riding before the end of the current Del Mar meeting on Sept. 10.

Cedillo said he plans to meet with a doctor “in a couple of weeks” for an evaluation. He is hoping to receive clearance to begin physical therapy that will lead to a return to riding in September.

“I think I’ll miss Del Mar,” he said.

Los Alamitos has a two-week meeting from Sept. 15-24. Santa Anita opens its six-week autumn meeting on Sept. 29.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – A pick six carryover of $179,735 awaits horseplayers Wednesday at Saratoga, but with four legs scheduled for the turf and significant rain forecast Tuesday, things could get complicated.

Further complicating matters, should the races remain on turf, is the fact the fields are full and the rails on both courses are out 27 feet, narrowing the playing field.

DEL MAR, Calif. – Prince of Monaco’s blazingly quick win in Sunday’s Grade 3 Best Pal Stakes for 2-year-olds at Del Mar was fast enough to merit a lofty Beyer Speed Figure of 103, the highest of the year in the nation for a juvenile.

Benefiting from an ideal trip, Prince of Monaco ($5.60) closed from fourth in a field of five to win the six-furlong race in 1:09.19, the fastest time for the distance at the current Del Mar meeting, which began July 21.

DEL MAR, Calif. – Thursday starts easy for Del Mar horseplayers – front-running favorite Kissed by Fire will likely be long gone in a maiden turf sprint that is the first race of the day.

It gets tougher after that, which is nice, because Kissed by Fire’s perceived dominance translates to corresponding low odds. Higher-odds options follow after Del Mar passes the midway point of the 31-day meet. Thursday is the 16th day. The second half of the season begins the second half of the Thursday card, which is challenging for both handicappers and horses.

ETOBICOKE, Ontario – Alpha Meister’s rail draw in Thursday’s third race at Woodbine is far from ideal for the slow breaker, but the talented gelding may have found a field that he can beat in the seven-furlong maiden special for 3-year-olds and up.

Alpha Meister started three times last year at 2 for trainer Mark Casse. After missing the break at first asking Sept. 25, he rallied outside from the rear of the field to finish fifth after getting cut off in deep stretch.