The biggest and brightest stages have not generally been kind to Saudi Crown, who nonetheless has bankrolled more than $3.2 million in earnings. However, Saturday's $500,000 Oaklawn Mile (G3) appears to be one of those spots the Grade 1 veteran can shine in.

Potential Breeders’ Cup contenders were out in full force for a trio of graded stakes on Sunday afternoon at Aqueduct.

The historic $250,000 Beldame (G2), the first of three stakes at Aqueduct on Sunday, has seen better days.

Sunday’s Beldame (G2) card at Aqueduct included a trio of Grade 3 events intended for turf. All three were transferred to the main track.

Dominant Alabama (G1) winner Randomized bids to enhance her resume against older foes in Sunday’s $250,000 Beldame (G2).

On Saturday’s Irish Champions Festival kickoff, classic-winning sophomores Auguste Rodin and Tahiyra raced into the Breeders’ Cup picture by defeating older horses in a pair of “Win and You’re In” contests.