Man U made a winning reappearance here at last year’s Spring Meet and has to come into the reckoning despite a lengthy absence. Strong Side also has leading claims on recent winning form in claimers though a wide draw in not ideal while Dance Doctor will be sharper for a recent comeback. But a tight contest can go to BURTNJOE, who may well have won easier over today’s trip at Oaklawn last month if his rider hadn’t dropped the whip.
Man U (USA) 14-1 (8-8) Took lead5/16,no match, 5th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Mr. Benz (8-8) at Canterbury Park 5f fst in May.
Twisted Facts (USA) 22-1 (8-8) In tight break, 6 wide, 5th of 10, 8 1/2l behind A J's Mojo (8-8) at Mountaineer Park 6f gd in Nov.
Call Me (USA) 22-1 (8-7) 2w, no factor, last of 10, shd behind Rough Night (8-7) at Meadowlands 1m gd in Oct.
Burtnjoe (USA) 6-1 (8-8) Clear,lost whip1/8,nod, won at Oaklawn Park 6f fst in Feb beating Suspect A Storm (8-8) by shd, 8 ran.
Kwik (USA) 150-1 (8-4) Mild rally 5w stretch, 7th of 12, 14 3/4l behind Cowboy Mischief (8-10) at Remington Park 1m stks fst in Dec.
Dance Doctor (USA) 13-1 (8-11) Inside, in tight 1/8, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Holding Fast (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f fst in Mar.
Strong Side (USA) 14-5 (8-8) Contention, best late, won at Delta Downs 5f fst in Feb beating For The Hustle (8-8) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Atomic Candy (USA) 22-1 (8-11) Chased, 2w, gave way, 7th of 8, 12 3/4l behind Hour City (8-11) at Sam Houston Race Park 1m fst in Mar.
