1-war of will--i don't think he likes being inside; he was pulling hard and rank in the derby, even before the infamous incident. i'm not his biggest fan, but he wouldn't shock me either, given the relative mediocrity of the field. i'll probably use him in a protective manner in multi race exotics

2-bourban war-my theory this year is i'm looking at horses who didn't race in the derby--so he fits in that context--looking super and healthy lately, but gosh he's ploddy--will the blinks help? maybe--same deal as 1-use in a protective way

3-warrior's charge--he'd be my longshot--i think he's dangerous on the lead--a little bulldog, and he's the kind of runner who can excell on this deep surface, he's a real digger; how can you argue with brad cox these days? using him

4-improbable-no doubt smith helps; he's just what he is to me, but very consistent, and no surprise, though the price isn't right--i'll use him but i'm not sold either

5-owendale-that man cox again--he's a beast, the horse not brad--he'd be one i'm keying on--but can you close at pim??? that's not easy, but if a speed duel develops, he'll inhale these. huge play

6-pass on the coach's runner--he's fat and slow in lukas' own words

7-alwaysmining--local hero facing worlds tougher--i may throw him in somewhere, just to protect

8-signalman--too slow and ploddy--pass

9-bodexpress--always tries and stalking speed--might be worth using underneath somewhere in exotics

10-everfast--pass

11-laughing fox--ploddy late runner, not for me

12-anothertwistoffate- very solid runner, should also get a decent trip--has a huge shot, and i will use. just needs move forward numbers wise--training on synthetic doesn't hurt

13-win win win--not sure his style will play here, esp. from post 12--pass

the main one's i like to win are 3,4,5,12
the one's i don't like but will protect with are 1,2,7

good luck to all