Normally Tampa Bay Downs has to share the spotlight with Gulfstream. However, a rare day off means Tampa Bay Downs will be the only Florida track running Wednesday.
Full Card Analysis
With Wednesday's card featuring a large amount of claiming races including a few on the turf, Wednesday from Tampa Bay Downs looks like a solid card for finding value in a lot of races.
Although favorites have been winning around 4 out of every 10 races the average win payouts have been north of $10 suggesting that when favorites don't win, it's bombs away. Don't let long odds scare you off at Tampa Bay Downs.
Tampa Bay Downs Race 1
Post: 12:35 PM ET; Purse: $15,500 Claiming, 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 6
- #4 CLIFFY (2-1) will likely have the stamina to outlast these in the final jumps of the race.
- #2 SEVENTY SEVENTYCAT (6-1) is worth a look here given edges in class & power rating.
- #3 IT'S FATE (5-2) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & form.
- #6 WHISTLE ME HOME (3-1) is proven as a good bet to at least hit the board under today's distance and surface conditions.
Selections: 4-2-3-6
Tampa Bay Downs Race 2
Post: 1:05 PM ET; Purse: $17,000 Maiden Claiming, 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 6
- #4 EL GUAPO (5-2) is worth a look here given edges in class & form.
- #5 ZIGGY (8-5) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & breeding.
- #2 FURIOUS FINNEGAN (8-1) should be in the right spot early to give this horse a chance to get the job done.
- #3 THE SKIPSTER (3.5-1) is proven as a good bet to at least hit the board under today's distance and surface conditions.
Selections: 4-5-2-3
Tampa Bay Downs Race 3
Post: 1:33 PM ET; Purse: $15,000 Maiden Claiming, 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 8
- #2 PLUNK (6-1) is worth a look here given edges in pace numbers & power rating. This one isn't the likeliest winner on the card but there are enough positive signs to suggest that value on this runner is well worth it.
- #3 GIOVANE'S PROMISE (7-2) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & form.
- #6 POSEIDONS MYTH (5-2) could get a perfect pace scenario today.
- #7 TAKEMYSHOT (2-1) looks reasonable to win the race, but the price is a bit short for my liking.
Selections: 2-3-6-7 (Best Bet: #2 PLUNK)
Tampa Bay Downs Race 4
Post: 2:01 PM ET; Purse: $22,000 Maiden Claiming, 5 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 8
- #3 SASSY CHARLEE (5-2) is in with a great chance based on the horse's record at the distance & power rating.
- #6 ST. PAT'S DAY (7-2) has to be respected based on the connections.
- #4 BAILOUT KELA (5-1) is worth a look here given edges in class & record at the distance.
- #2 BAYOU MELODY (4-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & race flow.
Selections: 3-6-4-2
Tampa Bay Downs Race 5
Post: 2:29 PM ET; Purse: $24,000 Starter Allowance, 5 Furlongs on Turf; Entries: 8
- #6 XY SPEED (3-5) has a great shot in the race given the form & class. This one appears to have this field over a barrel, but with the price you'll get at post time, this one is a bad bet in almost every situation.
- #3 FOX ROX (7-2) is a major player based on speed figures.
- #7 FIG JELLY (10-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse's stamina & race flow.
- #4 HARD COUNT (15-1) is intriguing long shot that could take advantage if this one absolutely falls into chaos.
Selections: 6-3-7-4
Tampa Bay Downs Race 6
Post: 2:58 PM ET; Purse: $25,000 Claiming, 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 7
- #5 KNIGHT OFTHE CROWN (4-1) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & race flow.
- #2 ITS OVER (5-2) is in with a great chance based on the horse's class & pace numbers.
- #6 MELINA'S DREAM (3-1) has to be respected based on the connections.
- #1 STYLE (6-1) should be competitive based on the overall power rating which has it tops in the group.
Selections: 5-2-6-1
Tampa Bay Downs Race 7
Post: 3:20 PM ET; Purse: $26,500 Starter Allowance, 1 1/16 Miles on Turf; Entries: 9
- #1 SANDY LANE KITTEN (2-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & form.
- #2 D'CRAZINESS (5-2) looks like a strong prospect edging the field in several key handicapping factors including connections & power rating.
- #4 ALBIE (15-1) wouldn't be a huge surprise in the winner's circle.
- #5 OUTRAGEOUS BET (7-2) will likely have the stamina to outlast these in the final jumps of the race.
Selections: 1-2-4-5
Tampa Bay Downs Race 8
Post: 3:50 PM ET; Purse: $16,000 Claiming, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 11
- #4 R LOVE ON THE RUN (3-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & power rating.
- #8 GONE DREAMING (9-2) should be in the right spot early to give this horse a chance to get the job done.
- #9 DONTLOSETHATNUMBER (4-1) is proven as a good bet to at least hit the board under today's distance and surface conditions.
- #1 IDEAL BREEZE (8-1) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & form.
Selections: 4-8-9-1
Tampa Bay Downs Race 9
Post: 4:20 PM ET; Purse: $23,000 Claiming, 1 Mile on Turf; Entries: 10
- #8 ZERENIA (4-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in stamina & class.
- #5 MORGAN'S Z VA (7-2) should be competitive based on the overall power rating which has it tops in the group.
- #6 HOITY TOITY (3-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & race flow.
- #1 PROPER MANNERS (6-1) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & form.
Selections: 8-5-6-1
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