Top pick: #3 (SHORT MEMO) (4-1) - Speedy sort ships back from Sunland Park where he tired facing tougher on the dirt. He's won on the grass in the past, drops down, and is going back-to-back for the first time since late summer.
2nd pick: #1 (Sharp Richard) (5-2) - He set a very fast pace and lost by a "nose" here racing at this level March 24th. Gelding is based in So. California and is a strong win threat in this spot.
3rd pick: #7 (Mr Cacht) (7-2) - Argentine import has finished second in two straight here at this level and 17-time winner comes off his best since last July. Win candidate.
4th pick: #2 (Gentle as a Breeze) (3-1) - Steady performer, has been freshened up since March 5th when he ran fourth when facing tougher. He's 3-for-7 on this course and must be left in the mix.