Top pick: #6 (SWIDGEN) (5-2) - In shape gelding ships in from Gulfstream where he had a very "troubled" trip in a grass sprint a week ago racing for a $25K tag. Race was his first facing winners after an impressive maiden win on the dirt there Jan. 27. The Gatos barn drops him down, moves him back to the main track, and 5-year-old by "Bandin" has run well on this surface in the past.
2nd pick: #2 (Rojo Verde) (2-1) - Grey colt by "Songandaprayer" hasn't raced since Feb. 4 of 2012 when he tired after setting the pace in a two-turn grass race facing tougher. He's (2-1-1-0) on this surface, both in sprints and is an obvious threat if ready off the long layoff.
3rd pick: #3 (Jewelian 'n Roses) (7-2) - He has a speed/stalking style and will be racing 3rd back off almost an eight month layoff. Last out he finished a "troubled" third here at this level and distance and must be left in the mix.