Will owners change their mind and point their colt to the 151st Kentucky Derby, or keep him at shorter races?
151st Kentucky Derby
Three significant three-year-old stakes races in the south, west and east have Kentucky Derby hopefuls seeking victories.
The Grade 2 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn is on Sunday and Woodbine's leading trainer Mark Casse will saddle Sandman.
Highly-regarded East Avenue, owned by Godolphin, is among 12 three-year-olds entered in the Risen Star Stakes (G2) on Saturday at Fair Grounds.