Top pick: #5 (SKY FOX) (4-1) - He's been on the sidelines since Feb 11th when he finished 2nd here racing at this $20K tag for the first time. 5yo gelding is working sharply for trainer Bruce headly and the veteran conditioner wins at a 25% rate off of long layoffs.
2nd pick: #1 (Southern Heart) (9-2) - He takes the big drop into claimers for the first time and he'll alao be switching from turf to real dirt. He's shown good early speed in both appearances, draws the rail, and is working fast on this surface. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Time to Doubledown) (7-2) - He takes the same big drop as "Southern Heart" and returns from almost a year's layoff. Training above average at Hollywood Park and his trainer (Pete Miller) wins at a 24% clip off of extended absences.