Top pick: #3 (BANDEIRA UNION) - Races first off a Doug O'Neill claim (an 18% winning angle) and he's also the leading trainer at this meet. Gelding has been freshened-up for the past 7 weeks and runs back at purchase price. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Wolgan Valley) - He finished a close-up third last out at Hollywood racing for $22.5K in his first back off a two month layoff and drops today into a career soft spot. Strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Sky Searcher) - Also trained by O'Neill he raced evenly last out despite some trouble in his first off a claim. Draws a nice post and he has fine tactical speed. Contends today.