Top pick: #4 (SWEETSOUTHERNAMBAR) - The lates in a long line of So. California invaders that have come east to the barn of trainer Phil Aristone. Filly was competitive in three straight at Santa Anita before going to the sidelines in late Jan. and runs for the first time in just over two months. Drops down, meets a weak field, and she should beat these.
2nd pick: #3 (Chasemybluesaway) - She finished second when debuting here at this price March 10th, then tired last out racing for $25K. That field was much tougher and she should contend today as owner/trainer Eberd Estrada drops her back down.
3rd pick: #8 (Broken Penny) - Daughter of "Broken Vow" was sold privately since her last race and this will be her first start since early Sept. Working fast and trainer Mike Aro does a good job from limited stock.