The Southern California contingent for this year's Kentucky Derby (G1) was not as strong nor as deep as it traditionally is, as shown by Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Stronghold's performance.

On a busy Saturday of racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis, the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) and $200,000 Indiana Oaks (G3) produced contrasting results.

The pace as shown with the “Red” PlotFit is not clear-cut though should not be a hinderance to #1 FULSOME positioned right in the center as a Large Square as the projected race favorite.

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

Art Collector looked the part of a serious Kentucky Derby contender in Saturday’s Blue Grass (G2) at Keeneland, running down Swiss Skydiver and drawing off to a 3 1/2-length victory.