Lady Joanne left connections dreaming of a trip to the Breeders’ Cup in late October after gaining a thrilling victory in Saratoga’s Alabama Stakes.

Kentucky Derby hero Street Sense made an emphatic winning return in the 500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratago on Sunday.

Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense is set to travel to Pimlico on Wednesday as he chases victory in the second leg of the prestigious Triple Crown.

Street Sense is a 6-4 chance with Coral to land the American Triple Crown after storming to a sensational success in the 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Steve Asmussen was in philosophical mood after Kentucky Derby favourite Curlin was handed stall two for the Churchill Downs showpiece on Saturday.