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Big and Classy has been no worse than second in 10 starts this year, including a runner-up finish to Dean Delivers in the July 1 Smile Sprint

“He needed confidence. I think after that last race, his confidence is very good right now.”

Trainer William “Doug” Cowans and jockey Luan Machado each earned their first Saratoga Race Course victory when heavy post-time favorite Next coasted to an impressive win in Thursday’s $150,000 Birdstone, a 1 3/4-mile marathon for older horses, over the Spa’s fast main track.

FRIDAYS RESULTS 1-9 (11.1%)

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HOT SPRINGS -- Stellar Tap is the 5-2 morning-line favorite in the wide-open Oaklawn Stakes for 3-year-old horses over 1 1/8 miles at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort today.

Post positions will be drawn Monday for three April 23 stakes –the $1 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) for fillies and mares at 1 1/16 miles, $1 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2) for older horses at 1 1/8 miles, and the $150,000 Oaklawn for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles.

Rick Lee's Oaklawn selections and analysis

Brian Lynch was looking for confirmation Saturday that Grade 3 Sam F. Davis Stakes winner Classic Causeway was feeling as good as he looks.