Top pick: #2 (TEANCUM) - Santa Anita invader began his career at Arapahoe Park, but proved he can race competitively in So. California with several fine efforts. Runs today off a 7-week freshening. Training off-site, he's the horse to beat in his local debut.
2nd pick: #1 (Painted Slew) - Lightly raced Texas-bred finished second here at this level and distance Jan. 25 in a contest that was witched off the grass. Has the rail, enough speed to stay close, and he's a threat down the stretch.
3rd pick: #5 (Nobyjo) - Gelding has a new trainer (Don Roberson) and he'll stretch him out around two-turns and add blinkers, both for the first time. Arizona-bred can factor at a big price.