The drumbeat of Breeders’ Cup speculation about Next will grow louder in the wake of yet another lopsided victory, this time in Saturday’s Greenwood Cup (G3) on Pennsylvania Derby Day at Parx.

What’s next for Next? That’s the question everyone is asking after Next reiterated his dominance over North America’s long-distance dirt racers.

Arabian Lion switched to stalking tactics and won the Woody Stephens (G1), while Next led all the way to nab the Brooklyn (G2) at Belmont Park.

Speed reigned supreme in two of the three turf stakes at Churchill Downs on Saturday, making Set Piece’s last-to-first victory in the $300,000 Wise Dan S. (G2) all the more commendable.

Trainer Bob Baffert was back in the winner’s circle on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs, but after a race generally not associated with the Hall of Famer – the $500,000 American Turf (G2).