Top pick: #11 (SUNBEAM FROM HEAVEN) (7-2) - Lightly raced gelding is working sharply here for his first since Dec. 28th. Improving at that time, he's dropping a bit in class and cutting back in distance. Leading rider Bejarano's presence is noted.
2nd pick: #2 (I'll Play My Hand) (8-1) - Price play raced evenly while finishing 5th of 10, beaten 2 1/2 lengths racing here going six furlongs Aug. 14th. It was his first since June 14 and first off a Phil D'Amato claim. Win candidate at a square price.
3rd pick: #4 (Bellamy Concerto) (9-2) - Speedster runs first off a claim. He finished 2nd at this tag the day he changed barns. Fits, and 4yo should be involved from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #7 (Born to Serve) (8-1) - Another with early speed, he's dropping in class, going turf to dirt, and shortening up in distance. Veteran Bill Spawr has good numbers in all the relevant categories, and this 4yo must be left in the mix.
5th pick: #6 (Blue Anchor) (5-1) - He's been on the sidelines since an even and wide effort when debuting against tougher at Santa Anita March 13. Working fast here for his return, and noted 'front end' specialist Marty Pedroza is aboard.