Top pick: #2 (INDIAN SMOKE) (4-1) - Well bred colt is training both steadily and above average for his first since early Feb. He finished 2nd here that day at this level and son of "Zensational" gets a slight edge in a three horse win mix.
2nd pick: #6 (Bench Ruling) (2-1) - Freshened up since Sep 13th she enters off a pair of even efforts facing much tougher on the So. California circuit. Training well for this, she's dropping in class and runs for a strong trainer (Eric Kruljac)/ jockey (Drayden Van Dyke)combo. The pair win at a solid 27% when teamed up (12 for 44). Filly is a win candidate despite taking on males.
3rd pick: #1 (Dunne for Now) (7-2) - He's shown early speed in both starts on the So. Cal circuit. $100K gelding by "Lemon Drop Kid" is working fast locally and runs first time for leading trainer Bob Diodoro (a 26% winning angle). New man also adds blinkers (32%).