Top pick: #5 (DANNY NEWMAN) (7-2) - Since switching to the barn of Jim Ryerson last fall, this grey gelding has gone (7-3-1-1) and comes into this off a career best when he won here at this level on March 9th. He's worked since and speed/stalker is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (My Nonno) (5-1) - Price play also has both speed & stalking ability annd last out tired in the finsl 1/16th to finish 4th racing at this level on March 10. Fits, has back class, and is from a winning outfit (Keith Lebarron).
3rd pick: #7 (Adduce) (9-2) - Strong finisher has gone (3-0-2-1) this year and all have come at this level. Veteran moves off the rail and will need to avoid a wide trip for any shot at the top prize.
4th pick: #1 (Big Sur) (5-2) - Gelding by "Malibu Moon" runs first off a 5 week freshening and he has a new trainer (Ray Moya) for today's attempt. 5yo has a strong stretch kick, draws a ground saving post, and the new barn wins at a 26% rate with new arrivals.