Top pick: #1 (SMILING TIGER) - Probable favorite missed by a "nose" last out in the Grade 1 "Malibu" on this surface going 7 furlongs. Working fast for this, he draws the rail, is working fast, and shortens-up a furlong. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Captain Cherokee) - He's run on real dirt his entire career and has gotten better with age. In the barn of Steve Asmussen and this speed/stalker can factor today at a nice price.
3rd pick: #3 (Ventana) - One of a pair from the barn of Bob Baffert and they'll race uncoupled. This son of "Toccet" races for the first time since May 1st but is training like he's ready to roll off the rest. He's run well off of breaks in the past and is a big factor if ready.