Baeza secured his first Grade I victory in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby at Parx Racing, overcoming previous near-misses against top 3-year-olds like Sovereignty and Journalism. With key rivals absent, Baeza, ridden by Hector Berrios and trained by John Shirreffs, dominated the 1 1/8-mile race, finishing 2 1/4 lengths ahead of Magnitude. Other notable wins included Disco Time’s commanding victory in the St. Louis Derby, Cliquot’s stretch-running triumph in the Grade I Cotillion Stakes, and Madhouse’s strong performance in the Gallant Bob Stakes.

Internationally, the Everest Carnival at Randwick saw Fangirl narrowly defeat stablemate Lindermann in the Group 1 7 Stakes, while Joliestar won the Group 1 The Shorts, signaling strong competition ahead of the AUS$20 million Everest race. In Japan, Regaleira kicked off her autumn campaign with a win in the Grade 2 Sankei Sho All Comers Stakes at Nakayama, showcasing top form over 2,200 meters on turf. The weekend featured a broad array of high-quality races across multiple surfaces and distances, highlighting emerging stars and established contenders worldwide.