Under Jamie Spencer both horses finished third, with Just The Judge crossing the line three-quarters of a length and a neck behind the Marco Botti-trained Euro Charline in the Beverly D Stakes, while Side Glance was one length and one and a quarter lengths behind Hardest Core and Magician in the famous Arlington Million. He filled the same position in last year's running of the contest.

Quoted by the Racing Post, Spencer said of the Andrew Balding-trained Side Glance: "He's an older horse but he's showing all the enthusiasm of a young horse. He tried very hard in the straight. He likes to get out striding, he likes to take the race to the other horses. We thought Magician would be hard to beat, but someone came and beat both of us."

Spencer said of Just The Judge, who is trained by Charlie Hills: "She's a very European-style runner and it took her a while to find her best stride. I believe she'll do better with a stronger straight on a more European-style track."