Whereas the key summer time exams for the 3-year-old male division could also be on the horizon, a prep of kinds for them will take Saturday at Horseshoe Indianapolis. With a handbag of $300,000 and a area of 9, the 1 1/16-mile Indiana Derby has the potential to be a stepping stone for one or two of the starters to Grade 1 stakes in August and September such because the Travers Stakes or the Pennsylvania Derby.

1. Transect : Gained over the observe in his first begin on a quick, dust floor. Has pace from the rail and will hold on for a share of the purse if the tempo is manageable.

JOCKEY: Gerardo Corrales TRAINER: Paulo Lobo

2. Elevate Cain : Skipped the Belmont Stakes offered by NYRA Bets to run right here. Was a creditable eighth within the Kentucky Derby offered by Woodford Reserve and was a lopsided winner of the Grade 3 Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct in March. Can be a serious pressure if he can duplicate that kind from the win on the Massive A.

JOCKEY: Luan Machado TRAINER: Ben Colebrook

3. Act a Idiot : Coach Larry Rivelli was heart-broken when Kentucky Derby runner-up Two Phil’s suffered a career-ending harm however this son of Oscar Efficiency has the potential to carry his spirits. Whereas he’s by no means run in a stakes on dust, he has sufficient early pace to seize the early lead and be an element all through.

JOCKEY: Orlando Mojica  TRAINER: Larry Rivelli

4. Onthestage : Has taken some huge strides ahead in his final two begins, breaking his maiden by a head after which romping by 6 1/2 lengths in an allowance race, each at Lone Star Park. Continued enchancment could make him a prime contender right here.

JOCKEY: Luis Fuentes TRAINER: Steve Asmussen

Verifying. (Coady Images)

5. Verifying  : He has positioned in Grade 1 stakes a 2 and three however has but to register a graded stakes win. After a robust second within the Matt Winn Stakes, that breakthrough win ought to come on this race.

JOCKEY: Marcelino Pedroza Jr. TRAINER: Brad Cox

6. Stayinyourlane : He’s nonetheless maiden after operating in claimers in his final three begins. We’ll go.

JOCKEY: Eduardo Perez TRAINER: Tomas Medina

7. Hayes Strike : Was a distant third to Two Phil’s within the Ohio Derby and has the form of late kick that may make him an element within the closing furlong. A quick tempo would positively assist his trigger.

JOCKEY: Brian J. Hernandez Jr.  TRAINER: Ken McPeek

8. Cagliostro : Turned in a robust rally to complete second in a mile allowance race at Churchill Downs. He broke via the gate and was no issue within the Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby earlier than that. His finest effort ought to make a serious contender right here.

JOCKEY: Edgar Morales TRAINER: Cherie DeVaux

9. Georgie W : Gained very properly in his first dust race right here at Horseshoe Indianapolis however solely confronted three rivals that day. Will face a a lot harder check on this area whereas breaking the skin and having to deal with the prospect of main floor loss.

JOCKEY: Alex Achard TRAINER: William Walden

THE PICK: Verifying

SUPERFECTA: 5-3-1-8