He's in good flesh and has never looked better physically. His last two drills at seven furlongs have been very impressive. In his latest move, an easy half-mile breeze with stablemate Buzzword, he looked exceptional. Point Given proved much the best inside the eighth pole and bested his work mate by almost three lengths. All of these factors add up to some very positive signs for Point Given but there still is a hint of vulnerability, as he has not raced since mid December and has only two seven furlong drills under his belt for the eight and one-half furlong San Felipe.
Point Given is the obvious standout in the race, but there still are some other contenders.
Silvertongue Fox, also trained by Bob Baffert, looks to be improving with two consecutive allowance scores, but this will be the first time he has tried stakes company. I Love Silver will try two turns for the first time in the San Felipe, and his breeding suggests that the added distance should not be an issue. Don't be shocked to see a good effort from I Love Silver on Saturday. To The Stone adds some mystery to the San Felipe. This colt, by Skip Trial, found his best form by accident.