Top pick: #2 (NOQUESTIONOFSPIRIT) - He's finished second in three straight tries at this 2l condition and all three have come on this surface. Following a placing here in late Sept. racing for a $10K tag, trainer Maurine Scott sent him in for a 5 1/2 month rest after a nine-start 2011 campaign. He's come back in fine shape and stalker has been beaten less than a length in both outings since returning. 6-year-old also handles a wet track just fine.
2nd pick: #3 (Bell Blitz) - Cal-bred gelding by "Bertrand" rallied to finish third of 10, beaten less than a length making his local debut April 27th. Has some back class and a repeat of his last effort makes him tough.
3rd pick: #6 (Starlits Touch) - Stretches-out this evening after showing some life last out sprinting. "Figure" earned was his best yet and he cold be in this at the end at a very big price.