Top pick: #2 (MONEY TREE ) (2-1) - Gelding is dropping in class and switching from turf to dirt. Five-year-old by "Lawyer Ron" tired going a mile on the grass facing tougher just nine days ago. Capable on the main track and he gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Sense of Duty) (5-2) - The possible favorite, he missed by a "neck" here at this level after setting the pace until the last several strides Feb. 6. A career best, he's since come back with a bullet half-mile drill on Feb. 25. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Fullshot) (3-1) - He's dropping in class after showing good early speed before tiring when debuting here March 10th. He earned a solid 'figure' and can contend for the top spot with normal second-out improvement.
4th pick: #5 (Inflationary) (15-1) - Santa Anita invader hasn't shown much in two starts there facing tougher. Gelding worked here on March 10th and could grab a small slice at a big price.