Last seen fading to an uncharacteristic 12th in the Godolphin Mile (G2), Saudi Crown returned triumphant in Sunday’s R.A. “Cowboy” Jones S. at Ellis Park.

Xigera opened up whole new hunting grounds by conquering Saturday night’s Seneca Overnight S. on the Churchill Downs dirt. Later, Lady Radler surprised in the Dogwood (G3).

Faiza, unbeaten queen of the three-year-old filly division in Southern California, ventures east for Friday’s $300,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2) at Pimlico.

The streaking Wet Paint looms as the 5-2 morning line favorite for Friday’s Kentucky Oaks (G1).