TOP PICK #4 WESTERN ACCENT This gelding was well bet at 2-1 in his Feb 25 debut and showed excellent speed to duel outside of the eventual winner. He tired in the final furlong but still finished a good 3rd, and he may have had an excuse for the fade, as he now adds Lasix, a high % angle for trainer Jimmy Jerkens. He also wins at a 27% rate with second time starters (6 for his last 22). Western Accent shows a good 5F stamina work March 8 and should have more ‘bottom’ to him now. Coa stays.

Horses for Exacta or Trifecta Wagering: 8 OUR BRAVE HOBBIT 3/1 Rallied from last to finish 2nd in his debut, beaten only by the 3-5 winner. He bombed second out, but was probably hurt in a rough start as he’s been away 5 months since. He’s proven to fire fresh.

2 TOP SECRET SPEED 9/2 After setting the pace in most of his starts this colt effectively stalked the pace Feb 25 and rallied for a strong 2nd while racing on short rest. He also rallied against a speed bias. Garcia stays.

9 COUNT BLUE 10/1 Rallied for 2nd at 65-1 two starts back and could threaten if he rebounds to that performance