Top pick: #4 (RHYTHM IN MAY) - Ships west from Calder folowing a private sale and goes from one good barn (Bill White) to another (Bill Morey). Colt by Sarava was improving quickly in Florida and has a trio of get acquainted drils as he'll be racing on a synthetic surface for the first time. Can win this if he likes it.
2nd pick: #8 (Go Ritchie Go) - Races 3rd off a two month break and a move to the west coast. Has talent, a flexible style, drops in price, and trainer Bob Diodoro switches him from the turf to the main surface. Dangerous, and at a nice price.
3rd pick: #2 (Double D's Diamond) - The main speed will be stretching-out for the Mitchell barn following a sprint race facing tougher when he tired after setting a fast pace. Drops, has Pat Valenzuela aboard, runs 2nd back off a long break, and this distance stretch is a strong one by Mitchell (35%).