Top pick: #5 (BATTLED) (5-2) - One of two entered by trainer Bob Baffert, $300K son of "Master Command" hasn't raced since Jan. 13th. Working fast for his return, he finished second here in his debut, and catches a weak field in his comebacker.
2nd pick: #4 (Proven Warrior) (3-1) - He's cutting back in distance, moves from turf to "poly," and runs third off a seven week break. Fits, and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Secretsatmidnight) (5-1) - The second of the Baffert pair, he seems a bit of a "head case," and has fought his rider in his last two starts. Draws a nice outside post, and should show whatever he has in this spot.
4th pick: #3 (Forest Boy) (4-1) - This is start #9, and he's finished second in three of his eight outings. Working fast, and he runs third off an 8 1/2 month layoff.