The second season for 3-year-olds began on July 4, with the emphatic victory by Any Given Saturday in the Dwyer Stakes (gr. II), and judging from the works turned in by Curlin and Hard Spun on Monday, as well as Street Sense’s work on Sunday, the heavy hitters from the Triple Crown are all primed and ready for their respective returns.

At Churchill Downs Monday, Preakness (gr. I) winner Curlin and stablemate Tiz Wonderful breezed six furlongs in company in 1:12 4/5. With jockey Robby Albarado aboard Curlin and exercise rider Carmen Rosas on Tiz Wonderful, the pair broke off about two lengths apart, with Tiz Wonderful setting the early pace. They raced together down the stretch, with Curlin, going the easier of the two, finishing about a neck in front. (via Hard Spun News)