TOP PICK #4 BIRDSEED In her last three starts of 2005 this mare posted a win and two 2nd place finishes while showing versatility to lead, stalk, and come from far off the pace in that 3-race span. She returned from a 2-month freshening Feb 3 and contested the pace over a muddy track she may not have cared for, gradually tiring to finish 3rd. She was claimed that day by Mike Hushion, who’s won with 6 of his last 20 new claims (30%). I expect Hushion to move Birdseed forward in a big way today as she exits the barn of a low percentage trainer. Note also that the last time she went route-to-sprint she won by 5 lengths.

Horses for Exacta or Trifecta Wagering: 1 BULITA 4/1 Stalker has finished first and 2nd in two starts since moving to this track. Most recently she stumbled at the break but recoverd to stalk the pace and finish 6 lengths clear of 3rd. 29% jockey/trainer team.

2 TOO MANY BUBBLES 9/2 Stalker/closer drops in class to face claimers for the first time since losing by just 3/4 length on Jan 13. She should get an honest or fast pace to rally into and gets a positive switch to Eibar Coa.

9 APRIL TRUE 3/1 Rallied against a speed bias to win Feb 16. Why in for a tag instead of next allowance level?