Odds-on favorite Ways and Means sailed through Sunday’s Gallant Bloom (G2) at Aqueduct, her tune-up for the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1).

Entering this historic weekend of racing at Churchill Downs, both the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1) had proven elusive prizes for Kentucky-born trainer Kenny McPeek. He can now put a checkmark beside the Oaks after Thorpedo Anna's convincing score in the 150th edition of the 1 1/8-mile fixture for three-year-old fillies on Friday.

Seven weeks out from the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, bettors are having trouble landing on a clear favorite, as evidenced by the results of Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5.

The battle-hardened class of Brightwork prevailed over the flashy potential of Ways and Means in Sunday’s Spinaway (G1) at Saratoga, extending her record to a perfect 4-for-4.

Spectacular debut winner Ways and Means will take her first meaningful class test in Sunday’s Spinaway (G1) at Saratoga, where undefeated Adirondack (G3) heroine Brightwork brings a lengthier resume.

Sunday’s Adirondack (G3) shaped up as a competitive affair with several promising juvenile fillies, but WSS Racing’s Brightwork turned in a dominating performance at Saratoga.