Top pick: #1 (ROCKET TRAIN) - Gelding has been freshened-up since March 15th by trainer Mike Mitchell and is working fast on this surface for his return. Barn drops him way down in price, shortens him up in distance, and switches him from turf to "poly". The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Rude Bobby) - Lightly-raced and improving, trainer Marty Jones drops him a bit and cuts him back a furlong. Gelding by "Bertrando" finished fourth last out at Santa Anita after breaking slowly from a poor post going two-turns and should love this 7-furlong trip.
3rd pick: #14 (Hava Cigar) - No-speed type races off a seven week break and will drop in price, go turf to "poly", and cut back in distance. The faster the pace, the better his chances.
4th pick: #2 (Del Mar Johnny) - He's making start No. 15 and is still a maiden. Gelding has been competitive in all three starts on this surface and has a sharp local work on April 15th. In the same race exotics mix at a square price.