Top pick: #5 (DETAILS R SKETCHY) - Gelding races firt off a Hector Palma claim and a subsequent 7-week freshening. He's faced tougher most of his career, is working fast locally for his return, and the new barn runs him where they can't lose him. Take him for the "upset."
2nd pick: #2 (Italian Rules) - Dangerous runner is steady, in great form, is at a good level and distance for him, and comes off a career best at Santa Anita. Claimed two back by John Sadler and he's the probable favorite. Win Candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Lunada Bay) - Speedster from the Baffert barn chased and tired last out and finished third, almost four lengths back of "Italian". Has only one gear and he should be involved from start to finish. Contends with his best.