TOP PICK #2 YANKEE MAGIC Has been plagued with some soundness issues while under the care of trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. but has managed to win 4 of 8 races since returning from a layoff last year. Those wins include his two NY bred allowance conditions, as well as a claiming race for a much higher tag than this. Dutrow wins over 40% with his sharp class droppers, 26% off similar short layoffs, and Yankee Magic gets in light with the switch to Kaenel. Projects to sit a close-up stalking trip.

Horses for Exacta or Trifecta Wagering: 1 STASH THE BOOTS 8/1 Stretched out to this distance February 5 and lost by just half a length at 35-1, chasing Alphabetical behind a speed bias. Didn’t handle a class rise Feb 26 but drops today and can stalk from post 1.

5 ALPHABETICAL 7/2 Probable pacesetter wired a similar field Feb 5 but was helped by a speed bias. That was just his first win in his last 15 starts, so his chances of repeating are only fair. Winning rider stays thru claim.

3 SIR TYLER T 5/2 Has won 2 of his last 4 and is now 3 for 10 over this track. Dominguez qins 32% for Sciacca