A closing second to Letruska in last summer’s Shuvee S. (G3), Royal Flag overtook another gutsy pacesetter, Horologist, in time in Sunday’s $200,000 renewal at Saratoga.

With an impressive 5 3/4-length victory in Saturday’s $300,000 Fleur de Lis (G2), Letruska strengthened her grasp atop the filly & mare dirt division.

Mean Mary defends title in talent-filled New York; Baron Samedi invades for Gold Cup at Belmont Park for Belmont Stakes week.