Steve Matthews

Best Bet: BAVARIAN CREME (7); Best Value: SONIC SPEED (6) 
 FIRST: Forwardly gets Lasix and fits the classical Chad Brown profile. Analogy was an even fourth in debut; improvement expected. I Am the Law needed last and owns fast numbers; very playable. 
 SECOND: Hydra gets price hike after stalking score in last; more to come. Awesome&nbsp;Indra, another last-race winner, owns speed and drops; very dangerous. Suspended Campaign should pack enhanced wallop with cutback to 6 furlongs. 
 THIRD: Barkin consistently logs field's fastest late-pace figures. Mischievous Dream is training with a purpose for first start since last summer; worth long look. Choose Happiness was a winner on Big A sod last fall; don't ignore. 
 FOURTH: Towering Orbit jumps to next allowance condition after determined score in last. Snicket, also won most recent, has logged two works in the interim; big-time threat. Chasing Cara's speed always gives her a puncher's chance. 
 FIFTH: Deep Cover was a front-running winner in lone start on Aqueduct grass; the past is prologue. Uncle George could be in the garden spot if top selection hits the wall in the stretch. Kid d'Oro owns fast dirt figures; must consider. 
 SIXTH: Sonic Speed has trained consistently since surging maiden score on Gulfstream Park&nbsp;turf in February; more to give. Eddie the Great should be favorably positioned near the front in big field; very interesting. Exalted Charm is another that's speedy and must be factored into the mix. 
 SEVENTH: Bavarian Creme owns fast internal numbers and outworked 185 rivals in half-mile bullet on April 9; breakthrough predicted. Liberty Flame has finished second in both starts; runner-up again? Capital Gal was a tough-trip fourth in debut; don't overlook. 
 EIGHTH: Tommy Gun was done in by pressured pace in debut; softer flow predicted. Barese drops in with NY-breds after fast-figured fifth in Wood; potential underlay. Mister Larry has trained sharply since failing to beat a runner in last two starts; returns to form? 
 NINTH: Doctor Jeff owns sprinter's speed and could get early jump in compact Woodhaven field. Unanimous Consent is 2-for-2 and hails from Chad Brown barn; if you prefer overbet runners. Fort Washington packs potent late kick; right in the thick of this. 
 TENTH: Crostata B C projects as the main speed in wide-open nightcap. He's Got It runs late and could be in the catbird seat if top pick wilts in the lane. Limit Up was a tough-trip sixth in last; don't ignore. Sharp Sensation is from a dam that has produced two turf winners; must consider.

Best Bet: BAVARIAN CREME (7); Best Value: SONIC SPEED (6) FIRST: Forwardly gets Lasix and fits the classical Chad Brown profile. Analogy was an even fourth in debut; improvement expected. I Am the Law needed last and owns fast numbers; very playable. SECOND: Hydra gets price hike after stalking score in last; more to come. Awesome Indra, another last-race winner, owns speed and drops; very dangerous. Suspended Campaign should pack enhanced wallop with cutback to 6 furlongs. THIRD: Barkin consistently logs field's fastest late-pace figures. Mischievous Dream is training with a purpose for first start since last summer; worth long look. Choose Happiness was a winner on Big A sod last fall; don't ignore. FOURTH: Towering Orbit jumps to next allowance condition after determined score in last. Snicket, also won most recent, has logged two works in the interim; big-time threat. Chasing Cara's speed always gives her a puncher's chance. FIFTH: Deep Cover was a front-running winner in lone start on Aqueduct grass; the past is prologue. Uncle George could be in the garden spot if top selection hits the wall in the stretch. Kid d'Oro owns fast dirt figures; must consider. SIXTH: Sonic Speed has trained consistently since surging maiden score on Gulfstream Park turf in February; more to give. Eddie the Great should be favorably positioned near the front in big field; very interesting. Exalted Charm is another that's speedy and must be factored into the mix. SEVENTH: Bavarian Creme owns fast internal numbers and outworked 185 rivals in half-mile bullet on April 9; breakthrough predicted. Liberty Flame has finished second in both starts; runner-up again? Capital Gal was a tough-trip fourth in debut; don't overlook. EIGHTH: Tommy Gun was done in by pressured pace in debut; softer flow predicted. Barese drops in with NY-breds after fast-figured fifth in Wood; potential underlay. Mister Larry has trained sharply since failing to beat a runner in last two starts; returns to form? NINTH: Doctor Jeff owns sprinter's speed and could get early jump in compact Woodhaven field. Unanimous Consent is 2-for-2 and hails from Chad Brown barn; if you prefer overbet runners. Fort Washington packs potent late kick; right in the thick of this. TENTH: Crostata B C projects as the main speed in wide-open nightcap. He's Got It runs late and could be in the catbird seat if top pick wilts in the lane. Limit Up was a tough-trip sixth in last; don't ignore. Sharp Sensation is from a dam that has produced two turf winners; must consider.

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