Top pick: #3 (NORTHERN IOWA) - Nice debut at Santa Anita April 21st saw him track a fast pace and show some late interest to check-in third of eight, beaten 4 lengths. Trainer Vlad Cerin brings him back on short notice and Kentucky Derby winning rider Mario Gutierez is back aboard.
2nd pick: #6 (Half Strike) - Well-bred 3-year-old makes his debut off of a solid series of works dating back to Jan. 20. The last three drills are on the "quick" side and this son of "Smart Strike" looks ready for trainer Rick Mandella.
3rd pick: #5 (Eaton Hall) - He cuts back in distance and goes dirt to "poly" for the Baffert barn. He's held clear leads through slow fractions in his last pair going longer and just didn't have enough gas to last.