Top Comments: Mandaloun's win stirs praise for Risen Star field

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Mandaloun earned 50 Kentucky Derby points with a win in Saturday’s Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds. After the race, Kaidhicksii praised the top finishers in the race.

The Risen Star was not the only Derby points race on Saturday. Across the country at Golden Gate Park, Rombauer won the El Camino Real Derby, prompting an endorsement from Goodnightmush.

Travel Column and Clairiere faced off for a second time in Saturday’s Rachel Alexandra (G2), a Kentucky Oaks points race. Clairiere came out on top this time, and Chasingmytale offered some analysis.

Maxfield moved to 5-for-5 for his career on Saturday, winning the Mineshaft (G3). After the race, Shadow1 shared their thoughts.

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