McKulick, who denied two-time defending champion War Like Goddess in last year’s Glens Falls (G2), bids for a repeat of her own in Thursday’s renewal at Saratoga.

Once War Like Goddess took command in the stretch of Thursday’s Glens Falls (G2), the 1-2 favorite appeared to be on her way to a three-peat in the Saratoga feature. But she could not stave off the powerful late rush of McKulick.

Irish invader State of Rest sprang a 21-1 surprise in Saturday’s $1 million Saratoga Derby (G1), while the other two turf stakes on Whitney Day went to favorites War Like Goddess and Flavius.