(# 5) Fiddler's Warrior - Thinking that this horse can turn the tables on "Chernobyl". Comes off a good effort where he stumbled adding blinkers on Feb. 1. Might have made a premature middle move into a strong pace over a speed favoring track and just got tired. A lively and contentious pace scenario is expected favoring his off-the-pace, style of running. Gets Fragoso, who usually doesn't like to push early. He may just be a plodder, but I think this race sets up well for him.

(# 8) Chernobyl's Hero - Huge Lasix explosion when sent around two turns. Was with the pace every step of the way, secured the lead, only to be out finished late. Makes fourth start in less than two months, off a top career effort to boot, and you have to wonder how much gas is left in the tank. Moves outside and shows no works since.

(# 1) Raven H. - Another runner coming off a career best effort when sent around two turns. Draws the coveted rail, and has tactical speed to sit a ground-saving trip.

(# 4) Bayou Timber - Has a license to improve after two wide trips from outside posts. Makes second start over a route of ground and shows a good speed-sharpening work in the interim.

The Plays: $10 to win and place on #5.
$6 exacta box on 5-8.
$5 exacta box on 1-5.
$4 exacta box on 4-5.
Total Wager = $50.00.