(# 4) CHERNOBYL'S HERO - Was deliberately taken back to rate on Feb. 22, and did well to finish second behind a daylight winner who rode the rail every step of the way. He is coming off two career best efforts since equipped with lasix, not exactly a plus, but he doesn't appear to be facing any killers either.

(# 8) IN THE SPOTLIGHT - Showed surprising speed on Feb. 3, and ran a much improved effort. He reunites with Ponce, and adds blinkers, and should revert to rating tactics with this bug on.

(# 5) STRIKING RIZZI - Finished second last out behind a dominant winner who controlled the pace from the outset. Don't think there was much behind him in that race.

(# 7) BAYOU TIMBER - Exits the same race as the top pick and gets the hood on today. He was one-paced throughout, and enjoyed a great trip without much excuse.

The Plays: $6 exactas on #4 with #'s 5-7-8.
$2 exactas on 5-7-8 with #4.
$2 exacta wheel with #4 with all.
$1 triple part wheel on #4 with #'s 5-7-8 with all.