(# 4) FOOSE - When I isolate a horse that boasts a distinct advantage in pace, it becomes an automatic selection for me, and Foose certainly fits the bill. After a facile win on Jan. 15, off of a freshening, he returned on Feb. 3, with yet another career best effort. Foose disputed an extremely hot and contested pace that day and still held well despite feeling the effects of his early exploits in deep stretch. Contessa wisely gave him some time to recoup from both of those taxing efforts, and he appears well spotted returning to competition in an abbreviated sprint. He meets a field which is devoid of the quality speed he possesses. An added bonus is he does have stalking ability if outrun for the lead.

The Plays: $15 to win and place on $4.
Total wager = $30.00.