Belmont Oaks winner Aspen Grove will remain in the US and target further Group success in either the Del Mar Oaks or the Saratoga Oaks.

Jim Taylor breathed a sigh of relief after his talented mare Searchin’ Roc’s passed a big test at Belmont trials on Monday with flying colours.

Unheralded Jodie did Japanese racing proud by coming in fourth in the $750,000 Belmont Oaks Invitational.