Top pick: #7 (FLASHMAN'S PAPERS) - Veteran likes real dirt and comes here from Turf Paradise on a drop and runs second back off a 100 day layoff. His trainer (Bob Diodoro) wins a lot of races and won the first race on opening day here this past Sunday. Working fast and this four-year-old can win this at a square price.
2nd pick: #1a (Self Assured) - Races as part of a Jack Carava trained entry and this half attracts his main-rider (Rosario). Gelding fits at the level and he has a fine record at this distance (6-1-3-1). Win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Lit'sgoodlookngray) - He's run well in the past on real dirt and until recently had been keeping tougher company his entire career. Capable of winning this from off the pace.