(# 5) Topping - Simply put, Topping, boasts a huge pace advantage on the drop and cutting back in distance. He should be able to handle an early pace pressure from Astrologist, who doesn't appear to like the inner track. Good speed sharpening work.

(# 7) Wolf Trap - Returns from a brief respite. Closed well against the grain of a speed biased track on Dec. 29. Loses Arroyo to the top pick, an outside post, plus the presence of Bridgmohan, are not positives.

(# 3) Run with the Lark - He will certainly rebound if able to produce anything that resembles his Jan. 14 effort. He was over matched on Feb. 9. Good tactical speed when on his game.

The Plays: $10 to win and place on #5.
$6 exacta box on 5-7.
$5 exacta box on 5-3.
Total Wager = $42.00.