Top pick: #1 (VISIBLE MARQ) - Trainer Bob Baffert is off to a "sizzling" start at this meet (25-12-4-4) and is winning with all types. This colt has finished second in two of his last three starts at Santa Anita an races today off a two month freshening. Stalker has a trio of above average works on this surface, drops to a new low in price, and draws the rail as he stretches-out around two turns for the first time. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Cheezy Breezy) - Gelding has been competitive in all six starts and last out was beaten a neck on this surface going 7 furlongs on May 3rd. Returns at the same price and he proved in his previous two starts that he can handle a two-turn trip. Obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Rico Espada) - Speedy, improving, and he's another trying a longer distace for the first time this afternoon. Gelding has a near bullet half-mile gate breeze here five days ago and he's a threat at a big price.
4th pick: #7 (Del Mar Johnny) - Longshot has a speed/stalking style and exits the same May 3rd local contest as "Cheezy". Gelding was involved in a pace duel that afternoon and tired in the last furlong. Can see him grabbing a small slice at a big price.