By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (8) Queen of Queens returns to dirt and should get the fall meet rolling with a big effort. (3) Noroomformischief is in good form and figures to be the main rival. (11) Belle Of the Dance may like the added distance. (4) Hollybygolly was bumped last time and could get a better trip here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-8-11.

3rd race – (7) Virabhadrasana is a mouthful to say, but is coming off a sharp Saratoga win. (2) Seaside Startup should be a main rival. (6) Washton is worth a look after running in stakes. (4) Master Queen didn’t fire in a stakes. Fits better here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-6-7.

7th race – The Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix Stakes (G2) - (8) Hymn exits a nice win in the Grade 1 Forego Stakes and looks best here. (10) Nakatomi loves this track and cannot be ignored. (4) Verifire will get tested for class here. (2) Booth should be in the picture at the end. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-8-10. Doubles: 2-4-8-10 with 1-5-6-8. Pick 3: 2-4-8-10 with 1-5-6-8 with 1-4-5-6.

8th race – The Jessamine Stakes Presented by Keeneland Sales (G2) - (6) Glycogen won a Saratoga stales at this distance and should work out a winning trip. (5) Seneca Park stretches out but is 2-for-2 and is the one to fear. (1) Pros and Cons had some trouble when third behind the top pick and deserves a second chance. (8) Lucky Bernadine took a nice step forward last time. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-8. Doubles: 1-5-6-8 with 1-4-5-6.

9th race – The Darley Alcibiades Stakes (G1) - (5) Summer Starlet looked like a star at Saratoga and gets the call here. (6) Forever Carina closed strongly in her debut and may like two turns. (1) Emphatic won her two starts impressively and should not be overlooked. (4) Oh She Said Yes has the breeding to handle the distance. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-6.