Short stakes fields in New York and California and a general paucity of stakes racing this Saturday means we have to scour all corners of the racing world – from Ascot in England to Stickney in industrial near-suburban Chicago – to find some horses to play.

Platinum Jubilee Stakes

Well, short fields generally are NOT a problem at Royal Ascot, especially in the Platinum Jubilee. The six-furlong, straight-course sprint, closing-day feature of the five-day meet, drew 27 entrants. That’s like four stakes races these days in America.

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Gulfport

June 10, 6th race Churchill Downs, MdSpWt119k

Beyer: 83

5 furlongs 56.85 – 1st by 7 lengths

b. c. 2, Uncle Mo – Fame and Fortune, by Unbridled’s Song

PARK CITY

Trainer: Dan Blacker

Last race: June 10, race 1

Finish: 2^nd by 2 1/4

Beyer: N/A

Debut juvenile colt only prepping in turf sprint ran well. Settled midfield, rallied wide, finished willingly. Excellent effort by colt that wants to run long. Follow at Del Mar.

MAJOR NYQUIST

Trainer: Doug O’Neill

Last race: June 10, race 1

ARCADIA, Calif. – While wondering if Prosperous Voyage can shake a severe case of second-itis and upset undefeated comeback favorite Inspiral in the Group 1 Coronation Stakes on Friday at Royal Ascot, the North American notebook filled up. Time to dive in.

Cedillo back in big way

Abel Cedillo is returning to prominence in Southern California. He rode four winners Saturday at Santa Anita, and since mid-April has won more Santa Anita races (20) than any jockey but Juan Hernandez (39).

Belmont | Race 8 | Post Time 4:40 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs | Not already a TimeformUS member? Sign up

Belmont Stakes picks and analysis from Daily Racing Form handicappers across the United States.

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RACE 6: BREAKING STONES (#6)

Belmont | Race 4 | Post Time 2:29 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs | Not already a TimeformUS member? Sign up

RACE 4: RYAN’S CAT (#4) 

Belmont | Race 2 | Post Time 3:38 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs | Not already a TimeformUS member? Sign up