TAKING CANDY (7) saluted at the first run back from a lay-off last start over 1m1f in the G3 Fair Grounds Stakes at Fairgrounds (Turf), scoring by one length. Has been given a let-up of seven weeks since that outing. Will be better for that latest run and looms as the one to beat again. STRONG QUALITY (6) resumes. After filling a minor placing at his only appearance last prep at gulfstream park (turf) over 1m on january 31. Should park just off the speed. Leading contender. DETERMINISTIC (3) is having his first run since November 9. Has a very good fresh record, scoring two times including one over 1m at Aqueduct at the start of last prep. Winning chance while fresh. BALNIKHOV (2) returns after a lay-off of ten weeks. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1m1f at Del Mar. Among the better hopes.