LIFE IS PRECIOUS (3) found plenty to salute by 1.75 lengths three runs back at this track (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Has found the frame at all seven visits to this track, including a win. Will prove tough to beat. PRAIRIE HAWK (2) was last at the races when he finished second over 1m1/2f at this track (Dirt) on January 31. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. HECTOR (5) finished second last time over 5f at this track (Turf) when resuming from a lay-off, beaten one length. Likely improver with winning claims. EL PRINCIPITO (7) is racing well without winning. Last start finished fourth, beaten 17 lengths, over 1m1/2f in the G3 Challenger Stakes at this track (Dirt). Worth some thought.