Top pick: #8 (PLAY MISTY FOR US) (8-5) - Mare has finished second in two straight here since dropping down to this $3,000 claiming price. One-run type should beat these with a clean start and trouble free journey.
2nd pick: #5 (Surf Queen) (8-1) - Mare rallied to check in second of six, beaten 1 1/2 lengths racing here at this level March 25th. Her trainer (Mike Silva) has been on a good streak here the past month and this Cal bred should be a strong factor again this afternoon.
3rd pick: #4 (Lady Aragorn) (5-2) - Veteran has been on the sidelines since Nov 30. She's dropping to a new low in class. switching from turf to dirt, and shortening up in distance. Working fast for her return, all 7-career wins have come on the dirt.
4th pick: #9 (R Charmed Affair) (20-1) - Not a win candidate, but she's in form and has picked up minor awards in two straight. May get another small slice at a big price.