Brass Compass won at the non-winners of 3 allowance level in March in Florida, equivalent to this non-winners of 2 other than level. He drops out of classified allowance after a 3rd place finish and is in for the optional $62,500 claiming price back at the level of the win. The move back to turf where he won in March and the jockey change to Hernandez help his chances to post the mild upset. Best Bard has been part of the exacta in 15 of 31 races including a 2nd place finish under these conditions last month. He has won at the level so is also in for the optional $62,500 claiming price. DaSilva rode him to the win last fall, the runner-up finish last out, and rides today. Both contenders should benefit greatly from a hot early pace battle between Royal Son, Naveah's Valentine and perhaps U S Marshall as well.

Bet Brass Compass to win at odds of 5 to 2 or higher. 

Play an exacta consisting of Brass Compass and Best Bard over Brass Compass, Best Bard, Johnny Bear, Naveah's Valentine, Niigon's Glory and U S Marshall. 

Pick 3 (2 bets)

Race 7 – Brass Compass, Best Bard

Race 8 – Lounge Act, Dream It Is

Race 9 - Chedington, Awfully Sinful, Aunt Sue

Race 7 – Brass Compass, Best Bard

Race 8 – Lounge Act, Dream It Is

Race 9 - Chedington