Top pick: #2 (ANTINANCO) (5-2) - Lightly raced gelding has won two of three on the dirt at Santa Anita after coming off an 8-month layoff Feb. 16th. Well bred, has room for upside, and runs first off a Steve Miyadi claim (21%).
2nd pick: #7 (Rambling House) (3-1) - Speedy sort has been sharp at Santa Anita in three of his last four starts. He had the cozy rail in his last three there and moves to the outside for this attempt. A win candidate if able to avoid a wide trip.
3rd pick: #1 (Atascaderan) (10-1) - Longshot has early speed and breaks from the rail. Freshened up for 2-months, he fits with his best, and should be involved from start-to-finish at a big price.
4th pick: #6 (Ransom Canyon) (7-2) - He's never raced on the dirt, and his lack of speed is a concern. May grab a share with a late rally, but will be over-bet due to his connections.