Daryz has been handed a good draw (stall 5) in his bid to become the first colt since Alleged in 1978 to retain his crown in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) Oct. 4 at ParisLongchamp.
Coach Pope, a son of Tapit, last out won by an easy 12 1/2 lengths at Churchill Downs. He faces four other challengers that won their last starts, two of them by 6 lengths or more.
Since the Breeders' Cup is held at Keeneland this year, the Breeders' Futurity (G1), a historic 1 1/16-mile test for juveniles, holds even more significance.
Looking to extend her 2-for-2 record, the Brendan Walsh-trained Emphatic continues the success story for her connections, as consignor Four Star Sales reflects on the journey with breeder Jon Marshall.
Fasig-Tipton will offer a $500,000 bonus tied to this year's Fasig-Tipton Eastern Fall Yearlings Sale held Oct. 27. The bonus will be awarded if a graduate of the 2026 Eastern Fall Yearlings sale wins the 2028 Preakness Stakes (G1).