Top pick: #6 (PRIME ISSUE) (6-1) - Speedy sort is capable from a stalking position and that versatility will come in handy this afternoon. Gelding has won three times on real dirt and two of those have come here at Santa Anita. Four-year-old can take this competitive contest at a square price.
2nd pick: #8 (Full Dancer) (8-1) - He's a conventional dirt specialist 11-8-0-2 and last out at Los Alamitos he just failed as the favorite racing at this level. In shape, versatile, and Bejarano takes over for the injured Desormeaux.
3rd pick: #1 (Got Even) (6-1) - The main speed and he's breaking from the rail. Gelding has done his best work locally 14-3-4-3, is in fine shape at present, and should be involved from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #5 (Toledo Eddie) (4-1) - Stalker has a great local record 5-4-0-0 and is 7 for 10 overall on real dirt. The level and distance are fine and he must be left in the mix.