Top pick: #4 (AMERICAN PRIDE) (8-5) - Baffert trained colt was bet down to favoritism when debuting at Hollywood 13 days ago and tired very late to finish fourth after being involved in a speed-duel thru quick fractions. He's woked since and the barn wins at a 27% clip second time out.
2nd pick: #6 (Papa's Paisley) (10-1) - Colt is working fast for his debut and trainer Danny Velazquez has noted "speed" rider Marty Pedroza signed on. Barn wins one or two here every year and this son of "Pomeroy's" works indicate he'd ready to roll.
3rd pick: #5 (Bond Holder) (5-1) - Son of "Mineshaft" raced evenly when debuting in the "Hollywood Juvenile Championship" two weeks ago. He moves in with fellow maidens and is the only horse entered who has already raced at this 6-furlong trip.
4th pick: #3 (Little Shack) (6-1) - Colt is from the always dangerous barn of Jerry Hollendorfer (25% first out) and is working both fast and frequently for his debut. Trainer is off to a good beginning at this tough meet and this Fla.-bred is a threat if reday.