If pace makes the race (and it often does), this race sets up best for Gimmeanotherwink. He rallied to beat $25,000 claimers Feb 24 and was picked up by an underrated claiming trainer. Grusmark has struggled at this meeting, but 'Wink is one of just two in the lineup with two wins and he catches plenty of speed to set up his off-pace style. Dixie Nite Out scored as a Lone 'F' tripper Feb 25 when sent long vs. NY-bred Allowance types. That sloppy-track win plots on top and he could be very dangerous again. He's the other multiple winner in the lineup. Of course, he figures to be pressured from the bell, as Hopeful Boy, I Got Swagger and sprinter Propellor Jones, who just missed in his first start as a winner Feb 12, all want the lead. Framed is the other off-pace runner in the lineup and he figures close enough to make an impact. He's exotics material.
CLOSERS: Fastest in the stretch in recent races at or near this distance have been: Gimmeanotherwink :30.2 - Dixie Nite Out :30.3 - Framed :30.8