(# 3) FREEDOM ISN'T FREE - Nice run off a three month vacation. Return at one mile against better should set Galluscio trained horse up well for this event. Cuts back to 6.5F a distance he is 1 for 1 at, and trainer also drops runner for second start off the bench. Although he hasn't run well in a number of starts, he's faced much tougher along the way, and his speed figures are still strong compared with most of his rivals.

(# 1) The Yips - Drops here off a dull third at Delaware in a small field, when he didn't break too sharply. The winner has won back since giving him four in a row, so maybe the horse was just better than him. Returns to Contessa's home base for this try. Delaware race was his first ever outside of Florida. Consistent sort, fits well at the level and distance. Look for an improved run.

(# 4) Pulpiteer - Has tailed off noticeably in his last pair, so trainer Balsamo takes a logical drop in class with him.Runs today for $10,000 less than the claimed price four back. Drop should help him be more competitive, and he probably will be near the front.