Top pick: #3 (EL SCORPIO) - He's one of a pair of sharp runners entered by trainer "Bob" Diodoro and they'll race uncoupled. Claimed two back for $25K speedster set a "blistering" pace last out racing for $50,000 before tiring late. Drops, is working very fast for this and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Magnificent Blend) - The 2nd of the Diodoro duo missed by a nose last out racing for $20K at Golden gate Fields and was claimed that day the sharp barn. Thirteen-time winner never runs a bad race and 5 of his victories have come on real dirt. Draws the best post for his flexible style and he's a major player today.