Monday, the Derby trail winds back to Oaklawn for the Southwest Stakes (GIII).  The top four finishers from the Smarty Jones return, as well as a new cast of characters ready to take them on and mark themselves as standouts on the way to Arkansas Derby.  The race looks competitive, and should be good for betting since two of the horses likely to take a lot of money look vulnerable.

Head on over to Picks and Ponderings, take a look at my thoughts about the Southwest Stakes, and leave a comment to let me know what you think!