Handicapping Video of the Week: G3 Southwest with Uncontested, Petrov

Smarty Jones Stakes top four finishers Uncontested, Petrov, Rowdy the Warrior, and Warrior's Club square off again in the G3 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Monday, February 20, 2017.

Uncontested will be tough to beat if he is able to dictate terms once again. Petrov should be chasing and hoping that someone goes with the Smarty Jones winner this time.

Rowdy the Warrior and Warrior's Club need to elevate their games to compete for an exacta spot.

Other contenders include last year's G1 Breeders' Futurity runner-up Lookin At Lee and One Liner for trainer Todd Pletcher. The latter is 2-for-2 in sprint races and tries to stretch his speed around two turns.

Handicapping Video of the Week: 2017 Smarty Jones Stakes with Uncontested

The 2017 Smarty Jones Stakes goes as the eight race at Oaklawn Park on Monday, Jan 16 with post time scheduled for 5:38 ET. 

Uncontested is the 2-1 morning line favorite and he might get brave if able to shake loose early. 

Warrior's Club was a head in front of Uncontested in the Kentucky Jockey Club and jockey Robby Albarado will try to keep the favorite in his sights from the opening bell. 

Petrov should be shadowing the top two while saving ground from the inside post under Jose Ortiz.

If the pace gets hot and heavy, look for Rowdy the Warrior to arrive on the scene late. 

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