An ill-timed loss in the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) last November likely cost Carl Spackler a championship among the turf male set, but it's that quality that makes him especially dangerous on Friday in the $650,000 Maker's Mark Mile (G1) at Keeneland.

El Grande O appeared to have victory in Saturday’s Withers (G3) in his grasp, until Parx shipper Uncle Heavy stayed on late to nip him at the wire at Aqueduct.

Two-time Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Todd Pletcher will look to pad his strong hand when he sends Speed Runner postward in the $250,000 Withers (G3) at Aqueduct.