These are my initial thoughts.
Bravazo - It feels like last time was the time to take a chance with him. Value is gone now, right? Odds and value aside, he is a contender.
Noble Indy - Risen Star went in a merry-go-round. Things could change. Not sure if blinkers will help, but he has a chance with a small step forward.
Marmello - Ambitious spot for a maiden.
Givemeaminit - None of his route attempts are strong. After four attempts at failing to hit the Top 3 going two turns, it does not feel like the stretchout to 1 1/8 miles will help.
Retirement Fund - Faded badly in the Southwest after a strong pace, but does not seem like a realistic contender. Needs a class drop.
Hyndford - Second to Magnum Moon last out, although the latter won in a hand ride. It is a bit concerning they put this one in a claimer only two starts ago.
Snapper Sinclair - Good effort in the Risen Star. He set the pace and almost held on. It is strange most of the horses never changed position. He is a contender regardless.
Lone Sailor - Looks like a mud horse. The Feb. 19 effort over a fast track is decent considering the pace, but it came in an optional claimer.
My Boy Jack - Is he a mud horse as well? Did the "golden rail" at Oaklawn help? These are the questions he must answer.
Dark Templar - Slow horse who likes to run on the pace drew poorly. Needs a miracle.
Tough race. The best horses will appear logical to the public.
I prefer the Risen Star trio of
Bravazo,
Snapper Sinclair and
Noble Indy, but I could change my mind.
