Top pick: #3 (SENOR RAIN) (5-1) - The main speed of this group, he's going "poly" to dirt and he's clearly better on it. Gelding likes this trip (5-2-1-0) and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Gilligan) (9-2) - Old timer has won 16 times in his long career and has won on dirt, "poly," and grass. He ships from Golden Gate off a strong try and Bejarano gets aboard. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Shun) (3-1) - No speed type is clearly better on "poly" and turf, but is capable at this level on the dirt. In shape, he'll need a fast and/or contested pace for any shot at the win.
4th pick: #7 (Fly Blue) (6-1) - Veteran races second off a claim and is working very fast for this attempt. Most all his success has come on "poly," but he can't be totally eliminated.