Top pick: #1 (MISSING GROOM) (4-1) - Gelding rallied while wide to finish second here in an entry-level allowance for state-breds March 13. It was his best overall since late June of 2014 and he's been training well since. Has the rail, is nicely spotted, and 4yo gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Brave Act) (3-1) - Stalker moves back in with fellow Cal-breds after winning an upper-end starter-allowance at this distance facing 'open' company March 29. Very sharp right now, and Bejarano stays aboard. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Old Man Lake) (7-2) - Veteran has more lifetime wins (five) than any other entered. He's gone 6-2-1-1 locally, and ran a career best 'figure' when winning here April 2 for a $12.5K tag. Claimed that afternoon by Raf Becerra, he moves him up in class for this attempt.
4th pick: #8 (Howdy) (4-1) - Colt takes on winners after a sharp looking maiden win here going a mile March 27. Improving at this point and 3yo still has room for upside.