Hitherto a stakes bridesmaid, Proxy wore down West Will Power to win his first trophy in Friday’s $750,000 Clark (G1). Jockey Joel Rosario swept both graded stakes on the Churchill Downs card, previously steering Bubble Rock to victory in the $300,000 Mrs. Revere (G2).

Already enshrined in the annals of Churchill Downs as an 80-1 upsetter of the Kentucky Derby (G1), Rich Strike can add to his historic legacy in Friday’s $750,000 Clark (G1) at the Louisville track.

Olympiad pulled away from top rival Happy Saver to secure victory in Friday’s $500,000 Alysheba S.

Saturday’s $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) serves up a rematch among Medina Spirit, Hot Rod Charlie, and Midnight Bourbon, and the speedy trio drew next to each other in the Parx feature.

The favorites in the three leading open stakes at Parx on Tuesday figure to be strongly backed.

Wednesday’s 27th running of the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) highlights the biggest night of racing at Indiana Grand.