ANALYSIS

1 Washington's Rules switches to the Chad Brown barn that is 27% with new acquisitions; looks well spotted for first start since April 13. Southbeach-sandy is working steadily for first start since Nov. 3; gets in light and appears the top threat. Amber

Coast failed to handle the slop in last but is capable of hitting the board.

2 Royal Posse takes needed drop after chasing much better in last; appears the one to beat trying claimers for the first time. Mane

Meal finished fourth in maiden try at Gulfstream in least; meets slow bunch today. Sweet Lover can improve at this reduced level; Irad Ortiz Jr. stays aboard.

3 Summertime Friend failed as the chalk in return after stumbling at the start; adds Lasix and

can atone. Alpaca Fina wheels back on quick rest after finishing fifth in the Busanda on Jan. 4; can do. Mamdooha has been sharp taking last two in driving fashion; fits with these.

4 Lincoln Flyer weakened to fourth last week against better for Jacobson; gets call at this level.

Ballybrit is winless from 10 starts but switches to the Nevin barn that won two races on Thursday.

Unbridled Bear hasn't been out since March 15 but can fire fresh meeting a slow bunch in return.

5 The Truth and K G weakened to

seventh in last after chasing while three wide against better; can improve at this level. Make a

Fortune hasn't been out since Aug 4 when fifth at Saratoga but is working steadily for return.

Ground Force weakened to fifth in last but was a driving winner two back; owns two wins over the inner.

6 Riveressed has hit the board in both career starts finishing second in return on Dec. 20; gets call to graduate. Once a Week ran well to finish third in debut for Hushion; barn is 42% with second time starters. Shea Darby was an even fourth in return from lengthy layoff; can move forward. Rock N

Cozy is winless from 19 starts but can hit the board in this spot.

7 Mr. Style stopped badly in the mud going longer; cuts back and can rebound going first time off the Rice claim. El Oh El finished fourth beaten less than two lengths in last; can do. Economic

Forecast failed badly as the chalk in last when blinkers were added; they come off for this.

8 North Ocean has been second

best in last two and shows a quick breeze since; gets call for Rodriguez. Pass the Tap has hit the board in last six winning twice; the top threat. Ithastobegeorge is just 1-for-10 in career but can land a minor share.

9 Apex was caught wide throughout before tiring to fifth in latest; can rebound in this spot. M

P Ruckus was a clear second in last behind runaway winner. One Red

Cat exits same heat as top choice when ninth; capable of better. Mr

Rodriguez hasn't been out since Nov. 22 but fits with these.