Top pick: #6 (MY PAL VAL) - California invader comes here in shape, races off a 7 week break and for a new barn. Colt made up some ground in two of his three starts at Santa Anita and has a nice work on this surface since shipping east. Can win this from just off the pace.
2nd pick: #5 (Candy Heart) - Speedy gelding races first off a Keith Lebarron claim and he has this 4-year-old working fast for his first start since Mar. 9. Has some races in his past that are competitive with this type and think he'll run well off the barn change.
3rd pick: #3 (Bachman) - In a very good barn and this colt showed noticeable improvement last out in his second start. Three-year-old showed good speed before tiring slightly in the last furlong to finish third facing state-breds at this price Apr 3. Tries tougher "open" company today but he should be in this from start to finish.