Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (DESSMAN) (3-1) - Lightly raced colt stretches out in distance after finishing 2nd going 6.5 furlongs at Santa Anita facing a bit tougher Feb. 29. It was his first since March 16 of 2019, and he's working fast while trainer Bob Baffert adds blinkers. He'll be tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #1 (Wild Popit) (4-1) - Another that's stretching out, 5yo by 'Tapit' rallied strongly to break his maiden by two lengths over a next out winner sprinting here March 21. He has a flexible style, draws the rail, and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Soaring Bird) (9-2) - One of a pair entered by Al Stall, Jr., they race uncoupled. He finished an even 4th here going a mile Feb. 17, then had traffic issues checking in 3rd when sprinting March 15. He's earned good figures in three straight and is a nice fit with this group.
4th pick: #3 (Locally Owned) (10-1) - The second of the pair from the Stall barn, he's stretching out off an even effort sprinting just nine days ago. Lightly raced and well bred, he's been competitive at this longer trip in the past, and it's noted that Joel Rosario takes the mount.