Coast-to-coast

Belmont: Race 5... WP, Daba Daba.
Monmouth: Race 3... WP, Call First.
Monmouth: Race 3... exacta box, Big Sur/Rhythm on Heir/Call First.
Arlington: Race 5... exacta box, Stephanie's Kitten/Easy Touch/New Wave.

Gio Ponti...Not sure the pace scenario is going to be much different than last time - so he'll have to overcome again, but rider should be aware, and he has an extra furlong to work with.
Mission Approved...Might be tough to catch late again this time.
Cape Blanco...Been facing some of the best in Europe - mioght just run away and hide from these.
Al Khali.

Wager: $5 WP on Gio Ponti.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

Wilburn...Asmussen trainee has shown flashes of talent in a brief career. Slight nod in an open race.
Little Drama...Race has an abundance of speed so one with a little bit of a closing kick could prove the right way to go.
Rattlesnkae Bridge...Like the top pick this one has shown some ability in just a few starts.
Rush Now/All of the Above.

Wager: $5 WP on Wilburn.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

Fantasia...Sheppard/Augustin runner miught appreciate the trip.
Wasted Tears...Certain to say 'catch me if you can' but has some added distance to overcome today.
My Baby Baby...Capable if she fires her best shot.
Endless Expanse.

Wager: $5 WP on Fantasia.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

Willcox Inn...Showed an aprreciation for the course in a stake last time.
Close Ally...In good form.
Lil Bit o Fun... 4-of-9 on turf.
Derby Kitten.

Wager: $5 WP on Willcox Inn.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

Juniper Pass...Solid most recently in SoCal stakes.
Dean's Kitten...Seems in good form now.
Tajaaweed...Third in this race last year.
Mister Marti Gras.

Wager: $5 WP on Juniper Pass.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

May Day Rose...In from SoCal for Baffert. Not sure her dirt form warrants this pick - but we'll land her in a race with no clear direction to move in otherwise.
Beso Grande...Certainly likes this track.
White Merlot...Never off the board in seven career starts.
Just Louise.

Wager: $5 WP on May Day Rose.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

Smash...Baffert 3YO makes stakes and dirt debut here - but could be any kind.
Indiano...Freaked in lone try on this surface.
Cal Nation...Pletcher trainee has shown flashes - but did flop in only stakes attempt.
Close It Out.

Wager: $5 WP on Smash.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

Giant Ryan...Very good right now.
Irrefutable...Baffert shipper tossed a bullet in prep for this.
Noble's Promise...Last seems to indicate he's in career form. Dangerous.
This On'es for Phil.

Wager: $5 WP on Giant Ryan.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

Musical Romance...Won a stake this track and trip last time.
Sassy Image...Should be heard form late.
Indulgence...Another with some sprint-closing punch.
Derwin's Star.

Wager: $5 WP on Musical Romance.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

Coil...On a 3-race win-streak including a G3 last time.
Runflatout...Behind the top pick in latest.
Uncle Sam...Should appreciate the return to SoCal.
Wager: $5 exacta key Coil over next two.

First Dude...Wouldn't be surprised to see a big effort off of the brief layoff.
Twirling Candy...The one to beat.
Game On Dude...Capable on best.
Awesome Gem.

Wager: $5 WP on First Dude.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

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