By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race –(8) Queen McKinzie could pull off a victory in a field filled with rivals who do their best running on turf. (7) Main Mischief lost by a head last time and seems like the one to fear. (5) Cosmopolitan Lady may like the added distance. (6) Pampered could respond to a surface change. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-6-7-8.

3rd race – (4) Top Drawer could be top shelf in this field. (7) Commitment Fund was second in both starts. One more time?  (5) Our Forefathers has been second or third in his last four starts (2) Mr. Tapps was third in his debut and is a main threat here.  Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-7.

6th race – The Bowman Mill Stakes - (2) Grand Yaupon returns to Kentucky after a Remington win and looks best here. (5) Booked was third in the Hopeful and will be the main rival. (1) Conviction should be helped by a rail trip. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5.

8th race –The Hagyard Fayette Stakes (G3) – (1) Hit Show may be 6 but he’s 3-for-3 at Keeneland and should get a great trip from the rail with Irad. (8) Stars and Stripes was second to Forever Young and figures to be right there at the finish. (10) Silent Tactic returned to the winner’s circle last time and cannot be ignored here. (9) Tumbarumba is working nicely after racing in the Middle East this winter. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-8-9-10. Doubles: 1-8-9-10 with 4-6-7-12.

9th race – The Bryan Station Stakes (G2) - (4) Bottas seeks a third straight win and looks best here. (7) Remember Mamba is usually right there at the finish. (12) Alpyland fits in with this group but landed a tough post. (6) Conducted has speed and could be tough to catch. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-7-12.