Trained by John Sadler, Kings River Knight won in a time of 1:34.84. “John told me that this horse likes to run on the lead and the horse was ready, just ride him with confidence,” Hernandez said.

Leyva said Kings River Knight will be pointed for the $150,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes, at 1 1/16 miles on the Del Mar turf, for his next start on Aug. 2.