Top pick: #9 (BANDIDO TOO) (7-2) - Speedy gelding enters off a career best March 21. 3yo dueled for the lead after breaking from an outside post, then continued on gamely to finish third of 12, beaten 3 1/2 lengths. He's worked fast since and shortens up a bit. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Kenjisstorm) (5-2) - Colt takes a big drop in class after getting 'trounced' in the G2 'San Felipe' stakes here March 7. Working well since, his new trainer (Mike Pender) shortens up in distance, and has him in a claimer for the first time.
3rd pick: #2 (Cal McLish) (3-1) - One run type is lightly raced and improving. He finished a wide & even third here at this level on March 19. Frey gelding breaks just off the rail and is a threat to the top pair.
4th pick: #3 (Lucky Shoes to Win) (4-1) - On the sidelines since early Dec., he just missed that day going a mile at this claiming price at Los Alamitos. Training steadily for his return, trainer Jeff Mullins cuts him back in distance.