Looking for additional evidence to justify continuing on to the Kentucky Derby (G1), the connections of Tawny Port got their answer Saturday.

Saturday's $400,000 Lexington S. serves as the last opportunity for several three-year-olds to earn enough points for the Kentucky Derby.

The 4-5 favorite Classic Causeway controlled the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) throughout and sped to the top of the Kentucky Derby (G1) points leaderboard.

Tampa Bay Derby ponderings: Classic Causeway-Shipsational rematch, stealthy Grantham, Major General under scrutiny

Although he hasn’t run in two months, Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2) winner Smile Happy remains the early favorite for the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1).

After a battling debut win at Saratoga, WinStar Farm and Siena Farm’s Major General turned in another gutsy display to prevail in the first points race toward the Kentucky Derby (G1) – Saturday night’s $300,000 Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs.