In a fit of creative brilliance and originality Hank Wesch has chosen “change” as the byword for his '08 Del Mar fantasy betting campaign. Change from the widely misperceived “trend” of nine losing seasons (some narrow) in 10 years at the gig. Or, failing that, a few bucks and change remaining at the end of the meeting from the original imaginary $2,000 stake. No change in the format. One selection on semi-serious handicapping, one on pure hunch.

Handicap: NorCal shipper Afleet's Desire (6th, $30W) liked the (admittedly different) Polytrack last year, has good tactical speed and goes for the hot combo of Bejarano/Hollendorfer. Plus a $1 tri key with 'Desire to win over Time Tosay Goodbye, Shebang and Nicole's Image.

Hunch: S.D.-based secret service agents help bust a massive ID-theft ring and to the millions of potential victims we can say, thanks to them, You Is What You Is (4th, $30W) once again.

Yesterday's Handicap: Evita Argentina (7th, $20W) ran a smashing race in winning the Sorrento Stakes in her second career start. The $17.20 payoff meant a $152 profit on the bet. The $2EBX with Trifecta King, Emmy Darling and Evita Argentina lost when Stardom Bound got between Argentina and Emmy at the finish.

Yesterday's Hunch: Ima Offended (5th, $30W) took the lead from Ms Toomsuba in the stretch but, in a circumstance that only seems to happen to horses we pick, had Ms Toomsuba battle back to win by a neck.

Yesterday's win: $110. Bankroll: $1,955.