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Horse Cents - Jan. 18

The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 18, 2008

Tribune handicapper Michael David picks today's races at Tampa Bay Downs:

RACE 1: ( 3) Haley's Sunshine, will try to get maiden win gate-to-wire; (5) M P Flash, shipper meets a weak field; (1) Would If I Could, been working steady in the a.m.

RACE 2: (2) Classy and Elusive, last two daylight wins; (1) Ravishing Ruby, sharp winning Tampa debut; (5) Regal Diamond, front runner has a chance for a share.

RACE 3: (3) Dennis's Dream, top contender if ready; (5) Jammin in the Sand, just missed in latest; (2) Roundtripper, winning six-wide rally in last.

RACE 4: (5) Lucky Day, fast finish when second; (8) Haviland, takes major class drop today; (6) Mark Me, last more like it.

RACE 5: (8) Deal Me Aces, won last with authority; (7) Singing Steel, exits fast key race; (3) Westcoasteastcoast, gets a lot of minor shares.

RACE 6: (4) Rue d' Argent, had solid prep, set to move forward; (7) Pescatorio, New York invader been facing better; (9) Hit Another Gear, many chances, maybe
today.

RACE 7: (1) Back to Back Jacks, bridesmaid 11 times with only one win; (6) Optimistic, makes fresh start for new stable; (2) Divine Wonder, extra distance helps.

RACE 8: (8) Lady Charleen, big early zip; (9) Lil's Secret Sea, disappointed as the choice, can bounce back; (4) Celtic Kettle, class drop helps.

RACE 9: (8) Blue Pepsi Lodge, shipper comes here on top of his game; (4) Awesome Attitude, goes for the hat trick; (6) Mr. d'Or, 11-length winner moves up in class.

RACE 10: (3) Carwell, last race against tough company; (7) Sarah's Image, will play try and catch me; (10) Beauty Of the Night, shows steady workouts for return.

RACE 11: (8) E T to the Moon, finds soft group to graduate; (4) Doctor Duke, shipper has early speed; (2) Weekend Palace, adding blinkers could help.

COMMON CENTS (Today's best bet): (8) Blue Pepsi Lodge in Race 9 - Winner of five of last six should have easy time handling this field in his Tampa debut.

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