Rampellini: Oaklawn horses to watch for week of Feb. 17, 2020

MOTION EMOTION
Trainer: Richard Baltas
Last race: Feb. 17, 6th
Finish: 4th by 10 3/4
Beyer: 74
The winner of the Zia Park Oaks has done her best work on the front end, so her cause was hardly served when she did not get the break in the Grade 3 Bayakoa. She came out of the gate last of all in a departure from her typical form as she tends to break sharply.

CAMPAIGN
Trainer: John Sadler
Last race: Feb. 17, 8th
Finish: 5th by 5
Beyer: 90
He closed from last for fifth to wire-to-wire winner Warrior’s Charge in the Grade 3 Razorback Handicap, a race that marked his first start since Nov. 1. It also came at 1 1/16 miles, which could be considered just a starting point for runner who is a multiple Grade 3 winner over 1 1/2 miles.