FINLEY'SLUCKYCHARM (8) is far and away the most likely winner of the Chicago Handicap. She looms as the controlling speed and is simply the fastest horse in the race - when the best horse gets the best trip, they're tough to beat.

If you're interested in playing any of the exotics, consider using IVY BELL (5) underneath. Ivy Bell is too slow on paper to truly be competitive, but she's razor sharp for her new connections and the seven furlong distance of today's race should work to her advantage. She may not be good enough to upset the heavy favorite, but she can certainly hit the board; she's 13-1 with 8 minutes to post.