Top pick: #2 (ALPHIE'S BET) - Lightly raced and talented colt got into winning ways when blinkers were added on Jan.15 as he scored on the Santa Anita turf, then came back off a 7 week freshening to take the Sham (G3) on the main-track also at Santa Anita. Wide last out when a bit over-matched in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) he should find this group much more to his liking. Colt finished fourth twice here when still a maiden at the start of his career. The top pick.
2nd pick: #1 (Self Made) - Undefeated (two for two) colt gets a bit of a class test today after a pair of wins at Santa Anita to begin his career. Son of "Old Topper" has no early speed but has rallied from far back both times to get up in the last strides. The faster the pace, the better his chances.
3rd pick: #5 (Cahill Country) - The main speed he ships from Golden Gate in shape, working fast, and in a good barn (Jeff Bonde). Dangerous if allowed an easy early lead.