TOP PICK #4 MELODEEMAN This gelding is basically a one-horse stable for his owner/trainer, who has plenty of time to devote to Melodeeman. The result is a steadily improving string of races that can produce another win today. He dueled and won two in a row before finishing 3rd in a stakes race Feb 19, but that effort was better than appears, as he rallied from last against a dominant speed bias. Today this versatile runner can stalk a potential speed duel and get first run at a square price.

Horses for Exacta or Trifecta Wagering: 6 UNSWEPT 5/2 Horse for course has won 7 of 13 over this track and should sit the right stalking trip behind a fast pace. He found himself on the lead last out thru slow fractions and missed by just a neck. Leading trainer.

2 TOY THIEF 8/1 Speedball won in blazing time Jan 25, then lost all chance with a stumbling start Feb 18. Price.

7 INTROSPECT 4/1 Has speed to lead or press and usually gets a minor award. Hasn't won in his last 21 starts.