7. Hansen (Mike Maker, Ramon Dominguez): Last year's 2-year-old champ has one win (Gotham, G3) and two seconds (Holy Bull, G3; Blue Grass) this year. ... Next start: Kentucky Derby. ... Odds: 8-1.
8. Take Charge Indy (Patrick Byrne, Calvin Borel): Worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.47 Thursday at Palm Meadows. ... trainer says "Now it's in the hands of the racing gods." ... Next start: Kentucky Derby. ... Odds: 15-1.
9. Went the Day Well (Graham Motion, John Velazquez): Team Valor-Motion-Velazquez connection won Derby last year with Animal Kingdom. ... Worked 6 furlongs in 1:14.45 Saturday at Keeneland. ... Jockey says "The 1 1/4 miles won't hurt him at all. ... Next start: Kentucky Derby. ... Odds: 19-1.
10. Alpha (Kiaran McLaughlin, Dominguez): Could be rider change if Dominguez opts for Hansen. ... Wood runner-up recovering from infected cut on left front leg. ... Next start: Kentucky Derby. ... Odds: 21-1.
Keep an eye on: Daddy Long Legs, Daddy Nose Best, El Padrino, Mark Valeski, Sabercat.
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