Top pick: #11 (BUCKLEBERRY GREY) (10-1) - Grey colt had all sorts of issues last out and the race is best viewed as a "toss". Son of "Unbridled's Song" was competitive in his three previous grass starts and his connections cut him back in distance for this attempt. 3yo can take this at a square price.
2nd pick: #8 (Storm Castle) (8-1) - He's one of two entered by Mike Puype and he ran evenly last out when debuting at this level and distance on Feb 23. Gelding was away slowly that day and is working sharply for his first in almost two months.
3rd pick: #1 (Change of Plan) (12-1) - The 2nd of the Puype pair, he was also off slowly when debuting last Oct and is working fast at Hollywood Park for his return to action. Has the rail and Talamo gets aboard this afternoon.
4th pick: #4 (Blue Cherokee) (6-1) - The main speed of this party, he's had the lead turning for hoome in his first two starts, but weakened late in both. Dangerous with a bit more improvement.
5th pick: #3 (Benedict Audrey) (4-1) - He comes off a career best when he rallied to finish 3rd, beaten less than a length going a mile here on March 9th. Drops, cuts back in distance, and is a threat, but think he'll be over-bet.