Chris Waller has predicted his stable’s two superstar sprinters Nature Strip and Home Affairs need only replicate their best form to deliver an Australian revival at Royal Ascot.

Trainer Rudy Rodriguez doesn’t think he saw the best version of his standout filly sprinter Bella Sofia June 10 at Belmont Park but it still proved enough to win the $279,000 Bed o’ Roses Stakes (G2).

Appropriately, the $500,000 Just a Game Stakes (G1T) at Belmont Park June 11, named after Peter Brant’s 1980 champion female turf horse, has a current Brant influence.

Fasig-Tipton’s The July Sale, a select yearling sale, will be held July 12 at the Newtown Paddocks in Lexington.

Rich Strike’s jockey Sonny Leon discusses the positive response he has received from fans. He speaks with BloodHorse after riding the second race at Belmont Park June 10, a day before the Belmont Stakes (G1).

Gold Strike is a Canadian champion and dam of four winners from five runners.

Desert Dawn, a homebred for Elena and Hollie Crim, goes for her second grade 2 in the Summertime Oaks (G2) after finishing third in the Kentucky Oaks (G1).

Last year’s champion 2-year-old male, Corniche, recorded his first workout since his move into the barn of Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, covering three furlongs on the Belmont Park training track June 10 in :39.

Terms of a settlement of litigation filed by trainer Jerry Hollendorfer against entities of The Stronach Group in Los Angeles and San Francisco are confidential except to confirm the settlement and to say no party accepts liability.

The cumulative gross of $27,167,500 rose 9.8% year-over-year, while the median increased 20% to $24,000.