Top pick: #3 (CHICKIE CHARMS) - Price play tries bith winners and a stakes, both for the first time. Son of "Rockport Harbor" broke his maiden at Santa Anita just 12 days ago in a switched contest and he's been competitive in all four of his grass starts. Clearly improving and he gets the call in a very tough opening day feature.
2nd pick: #5 (Consulado) - He was sent hard last out and tired to finish third to today's rival "Senor Rain". Trainer Mike Puype has him working fast locally and will be running him on the turf for the first time. Nice price play.
3rd pick: #1 (Sir Allison) - Trainer Bob Baffert has had this colt on the sidelines since an impressive maiden win at santa Anita Jan. 5. Working fast for his return and he's another who'll be racing on the grass for the first time.