Top pick: #4 (BEACH FEVER) (6-5) - Gelding is switching back from turf to dirt, dropping in class, and cutting back in distance. Speed/stalker has finished third in both local dirt sprints and is moving into a career soft spot. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Scriptonite) (5-1) - Unraced since last June, Cal bred has a new trainer (Ty Garrett) and is dropping down in class for this comebacker. Fits with his best and can factor at a square price if ready.
3rd pick: #3 (Geoduck Bob) (9-2) - 'Bob' has a stalking style and enters off a pair of back-to-back third place finishes here at this claiming price. Lightly raced, still improving, and capable of getting a share in his present form.
4th pick: #7 (Barnyard Bully) (6-1) - He ran wide and evenly last out while finishing while only a long 'neck' back of 'Geoduck Bob.' The added furlong is a plus for him and he'll be a much bigger price than that rival.