Top pick: #2 (INDIAN GODS) (8-5) - Baffert trained colt raced evenly here at this level going 7 furlongs on Jan 24th in a race won by the promising "Mel's Game". race was his first in two months, first on real dirt, and son of "Indian Charlie" is working very fast for this attempt.
2nd pick: #6 (Dashing Ash) (8-1) - He tired after chasing a fast pace wile racing wide when debuting last June in a turf sprint at Hollywood Park. Trainer Danny Velasquez has him training steadily, moves him to the dirt, and adds blinkers. Price play.
3rd pick: #4 (Noble Exchange) (3-1) - Grey gelding cost $325K and is now a 5yo with only 3 starts to show. He's shown some speed in each and trainer Brian Koriner has him working very fast for his firat start in one day under a year. Dangerous if he runs to his a.m. drills.
4th pick: #5 (Congregationalist) (4-1) - Colt by "Songandaprayer" has some ability, but needs to do a bit better in the last furlong for a serious shot at the top spot.