Top pick: #1a (YIELD BOGEY) (4-1) - Veteran is part of a Pat Kelly trained entry and with jockey Julio Espinoza listed on both halves, according to New York rules only one can go. 6yo hasn't won in over two years, but he's been racing in stakes most of his career and will drop into a claimer for the first time.
2nd pick: #3 (Plainview) (5-2) - The probable heavy favorite is also the main speed and he just failed to hold on here at this distance Nov 17. Effort came off a two month freshening and he'll be extremely tough in this spot.
3rd pick: #5 (Best Actor) (3-1) - One of two entered by trainer Jay Servis and the pair race uncoupled. He's likes to come with a flying finish and runs today for the first time since finishing 3rd at this level Sep 23rd at Monmouth.
4th pick: #1 (Idle American) (4-1) - He's undefeated ( 3 for 3) on this surface and lightly raced 3yo is a very strong finisher. Coupled in the wagering with "Bogey" he's a stretch threat if he's the half of the entry that runs.