Top pick: #1 (TOEWS ON ICE) (5-2) - From the loaded 2yo barn of Bob Baffert, colt has been training very fast at Santa Anita for his debut. He has a pair of 5-furlong bullets from the gate showing and breaks from the rail. Takes this with an alert getaway.
2nd pick: #4 (Dare to Believe) (12-1) - This entire 8-horse field has no racing experience. Colt by 'More Than Ready' has been prepared off-site for his debut. Trainer Jim Cassidy is capable first out (14%) and is by a better than average first out stallion.
3rd pick: #5 (Kelly With a Twist) (5-1) - From the O'Neill barn, trainer has already had a number of 2yo winners on the So. California circuit this year. This colt sold for $77K this past April as a 2yo in training. Some of his works are of the quick variety, and Fla. bred must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #7 (Rockin Bayou) (4-1) - Louisiana bred has been working fast at Santa Anita for his first start. The barn of Jeff Mullins has gotten off to a solid start (5-2-1-0) at this highly competitive meet, and trainer has Mike Smith aboard.