Top pick: #7 (ISLAND SUNSET) - California shipper pressed and tired here April 11th in his first after coming east from the coast and has a pair of fine works since that effort. Gelding draws a godd post at this distance and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Joe the Dude) - Much improved since being claimed in Feb. by the leading trainer here (Juan Guerrero) and he was a sharp maiden winner 8 days ago on a sloppy track. Barn brings him back quickly for his first facing winners and they run him where they can't lose him. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Frat House) - Runs first off a Scott Lake claim and a subsequent 7 week freshening. Lightly raced, well-bred, and speedy, he must be left in the mix.