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Published: January 6, 2008
HORSE CENTS
Tribune handicapper Michael David picks today's races at Tampa Bay Downs:
Race 1: (1) Pokeys Punch, had traffic problems when third; (12) Milesnmilesnmiles, showed improvement in last; (3) Golden Trend, beaten favorite in last, can make amends.
Race 2: (2) Carrtune Express, must respect her early speed; (7) Borobeta, drop in class will help; (4) Jezreeh, stretch runner with a chance.
Race 3: (7) Alie's Doublecross, just missed first win by a neck; (8) Dylan's Choice, turn back to shorter distance helps; (5) Follow Orders, second in debut.
Race 4: (9) Watchtower, seeks third win in a row; (3) Valley Oak, been facing better; (4) Outshine, should be fitter in second start at this meet.
Race 5: (3) Yes Its True Shery, the one to catch; (4) Lucky Landing, Calder shipper a good fit with these; (7) Payback, lone win at this track.
Race 6: (4) Come From Away, close in last two tries; (9) Here My Are, bred for the turf; (1) Fall Flower, flashed speed in her return.
Race 7: (1) Blind River Fox, game effort when facing a tough field; (6) Awesome Attitude, last race his best; (4) Whiskey Lit, five of six in the money here.
Race 8: (2) Jeux de Danse, invader on a three-race winning streak; (1) First Ascent, high percentage trainer-jockey combo; (7) The Real Future, last-to-first winner in latest.
Race 9: (7) Sister Nan, solid late run in return; (8) Ontherockswithsalt, recent winner by daylight; (4) Florida Quaker, disappointed in last, can bounce back.
Race 10: (7) The Event Planner, comes here in career-best form; (4) Lake Juniper, exits key race; (10) Nebo, was overmatched in latest.
COMMON CENTS: (today's best bet): (4) Come From Away in Race 6 - Put in a strong late run in her first race on the Tampa turf course. With a similar effort she should graduate from the maiden ranks today.
HORSE CENTS
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