Top pick: #1 (EL DREAMER) - He's finished 2nd in two straight racing at this level and distance. One run type draws the coveted rail and gets a bit of a rider upgrade this afternoon. Home-bred can take this with a trouble free trip.
2nd pick: #7 (Sandican) - Lightly raced and improving, he had a troubled trip last out and finished 2 lengths back of "Dreamer". Veteran trainer Leo O'Brien adds both lasix and blinkers and this 4yo by "Say Florida Sandy" is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Fontodi) - Gelding ships up from Palm Meadows where he's been in steady training since late November. In a capable barn (Jim Bond) and this 3yo by Raffie's Majesty meets a weak field in his debut.