Top pick: #4 (PAT THE BEAR) (2-1) - Speedy and lightly raced, 3yo is working sharply for his first since May 9. Fits at the level and distance, and he's 4-2-1-0 locally. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (I B Mike) (3-1) - Veteran moves up in class in his first off a Vann Belvoir claim. A 5-time winner overall, he enters in very good form, and has a shot at a square price.
3rd pick: #2 (Final Step) (5) - From the same barn (Pete Miller) as 'Pat the Bear,' speedy sort has been on the sidelines since Nov. 8th. Capable if ready, he has some solid works on view at San Luis Rey Downs.