By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

The $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes, Gulfstream Park, Race 14, 5:43 p.m. Eastern

(6) Blazing Sevens lacked a strong closing kick in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, but seems to have more talent than that. He has trained sharply for his 3-year-old debut and Chad Brown figures to have him on edge for a big effort here. (4) Forte was a worthy 2-year-old champion and came into the year in the understandable role as the favorite for the Kentucky Derby. Yet he may have already racked up enough points to run in the Kentucky Derby and may not be ready for a top effort. At the expected odds, using him underneath in the exotics offers more value than betting him to win. (8) Rocket Can was a sharp winner of the Holy Bull over the track and that experience could give him edge over the other top contenders who are returning from layoffs. (1) General Jim was sharpened in a sprint stakes and should relish a return to two turns. Betting strategy: 6 to win. Exacta and trifecta box: 1-4-6-8.