Top pick: #10 (STARRY STRIVE) - Gelding started his career in California racing against tougher and was competitive at that time last winter. Sent here in the spring, he ran well in all four starts before being sent in for a seven month layoff beginning in late April. Working fast for his return, he races for trainer Bill Bainum for the first time, a 25% winning angle. The top pick.
2nd pick: #6 (Surf City Brat) - Gelding drops, goes turf to dirt, and shortens up in distance. His two best races came on real dirt this past summer on the California fair circuit and he'll run on the natural footing again today. A win candidate at a nice price.
3rd pick: #3 (Scottsdale Slew) - Working fast for his first start since late April and gelding was competitive at that time running at this price. Speed/stalker fits at the level and distance is a major factor if ready.