(# 3) AXEL RHODES - Creditable second place finish at this level while turning back to a sprint. Stalked a modest pace and continued to finish with good energy in his first sprint since November. That should sharpen him up and he projects to sit a good inside trip. He looks like a horse who wants to settle and make one run, and his lone off-the-board finish came in his debut, wiyhout the hood while sent off at very long odds.

(# 4) Abeautifulsight - Good effort to finish second at odds-on favorite at Laurel on Feb. 17th. Well spotted in his initial race over the Inner, and need only to handle the change in surface to make his presence felt. Look for him to be farther off the pace today with Dominguez aboard.

(1A) Sipsey - Drops to career low claiming level turning back to sprint for Contessa. Has simply been out of his element around two turns vs. much tougher. Has fine tactical speed when on his game, and makes his second start with the hood on.

The Plays: $10 to win and place on #3.
$4 exacta boxes on 3-1 and 3-4.
Total wager = $36.00.