Speed figures play an essential role in helping horsemen find the right races for their runners. Yet races are not always won on paper.

Favored Ombudsman stamped his authority on the middle-distance division with a commanding performance in the Aug. 20 Juddmonte International Stakes (G1) at York Racecourse, reversing his Coral-Eclipse (G1) form with Delacroix.

Minnie Hauk faces just three rivals at York Aug. 21 in her quest to secure a group 1 Oaks treble and emulate high-class Ballydoyle predecessors Alexandrova (2006) and Snowfall (2021).

R and H Stable’s dual graded stakes-winning New York-bred Mo Plex continues to train forwardly for his upcoming outing in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1), a 1 1/8-mile dirt route Sept. 20 at Parx Racing.

Favored Ombudsman stamped his authority on the middle-distance division with a commanding performance in the £1.3 million Juddmonte International Stakes (G1) at York Racecourse, reversing his Coral-Eclipse (G1) form with Delacroix.

Holding a 3-for-4 record at Saratoga Race Course, Book’em Danno looks to stay on top of his game Aug. 23 in the $500,000 Forego Stakes (G1).

When Scylla enters the starting gate for the $500,000 Ballerina Stakes (G1), the 5-year-old daughter of Tapit will be looking to follow in the footsteps of her dam, Close Hatches, by becoming a grade 1 winner at Saratoga Race Course. 

Bounced around early in the La Troienne Stakes (G1), leading to the worst loss of her career, Thorpedo Anna has a chance to turn the tables Aug. 23 in the $500,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course against the rivals who beat her.

The Jonathan Sheppard Handicap (NSA-1), initially scheduled for Aug. 20, has been postponed until Aug. 27 due to weather conditions at Saratoga Race Course.

Bounced around early in the La Troienne Stakes (G1), leading to the worst loss of her career, Thorpedo Anna has the chance at revenge Aug. 23 in the $500,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course against the rivals who beat her.