Top pick: #9 (Go Dude) - One of two entered by trainer Mike Silva and the pair race uncoupled. Improving gelding set a pressured pace and tired to finish fourth here nine days ago at this tag going a mile. Barn brings him back quickly and cuts him back in distance. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Matinee Idol) - The second of the Silva pair, he's showing some signs in his last pair and was only two back of "Go Dude" nine days ago. Can factor in this spot at a big price.
3rd pick: #2 (Mining Fever) - Golden Gate shipper tired after breaking slowly in his local debut on Feb. 11. Stalker was bet very heavily that day and should be given another chance. A strong win threat with a clean break.
4th pick: #5 (River District) - Lightly-raced and well bred, he showed nothing in his local debut March 10th. Race was going longer on the grass facing tougher. Trainer Jeff Metz brings him back quickly, drops him down, moves him from turf to dirt, and shortens him up.