As a deep-closing, one-turn specialist, Joe Peacock Jr.’s homebred Senor Buscador has been frustrated time and again in the most prestigious races stateside. But Saturday’s Saudi Cup (G1) proved to be exactly the right stage.

Defunded was odds-on to extend his winning streak to three in the San Diego H. (G2), but got no nearer than fourth as the 13-1 Senor Buscador sprang the upset at Del Mar.

The Road to the Kentucky Derby took an unexpected twist when Wild On Ice sprung a 35-1 upset in the Sunland Park Derby (G3).

Mo Mosa upsets Sexton Mile; Warrant rallies in Texas Derby and other results from a big day of racing at Lone Star Park.