Top pick: #9 (FIFTEEN BLACK) (3-1) - Speedy gelding has been well-backed in all three starts facing tougher and is working fast for his first since March 6th. Three-year-old by "Bertrando" is dropping down to a new low and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Kanuck Kowboy) (6-1) - Away "slowly" when debuting here March 22nd facing special weights he's working fast for this and trainer Mike Pender drops him way down in class. Dangerous at a squatre price.
3rd pick: #8 (Dehere Is Gone) (6-1) - He has some early speed but has lost ground in all four starts. Working OK, but believe both "Black" and "Kowboy" are more likely to win this.
4th pick: #10 (Boom Boys) (5-1) - Debuting gelding has some fine local works on view and is from the always capable barn of Doug O'Neill. Three-year-old by "Strong Contender" is a factor if he runs to his morning moves.
5th pick: #5 (Dead Easy) (5-1) - Colt hasn't raced sincein just over a year and will be dropping into a claimer for the first time. Working steadily at "Los Alamitos and can factor if ready.