TOP PICK #9 ARTISTIC EXPRESS 3/1 This filly was dismissed at 12-1 in her debut last year but showed a ton of ability to win in a strong heat that produced three next-out winners. She validated that performance by winning a stakes race in her second career start, setting a pressured pace all the way and holding gamely at 17-1. She had excuses in her next two starts and has been away for 4+ months since. However, she’s proven to fire fresh and has also likely grown and matured further since last seen as a 2-year-old. She’s versatile enough to lead, press, or stalk the pace and she’s won 2 of 3 career starts in sprint races.

Horses for Exacta or Trifecta Wagering: 1 WHAT'S YOUR POINT 8/5 Has done little wrong in three starts since coming off a 6-month layoff, finishing a close 2nd in her Jan 19 return and then winning her next two starts. Needs pace to rally into. Hot connections.

4 EARHART 6/1 Stalker makes her second start off an 8-month layoff. She won her last start of 2005 in good time and put in a good stretch run Feb 23 in a needed sharpener. Leading rider Coa stays aboard. Should improve.

2 SWEET NOBILITY 8/1 Late runner rallied up the rail Feb 26 to win at 9-1. Seems improved since trainer change.