The Canadian International (G1) resumed from a one-year hiatus on Sunday, and Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby provided a sense of continuity at Woodbine.

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.

Hours after Coolmore announced the passing of Galileo, his homebred son Bolshoi Ballet increased his record tally of top-level winners in Saturday’s $1 million Belmont Derby (G1).

Cherie DeVaux registered her first graded stakes victory as a trainer in Saturday’s $150,000 Regret S. (G3), the highlight of three turf stakes on Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs.

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).

Vance Hanson reviews the Turf Classic, Churchill Distaff Turf Mile and American Turf for Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby day!