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Horse Cents

The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 29, 2008

HORSE CENTS

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

RACE 1: (10) Once More, drops way down in class to graduate; (7) Rainbowis Gold, should be fitter in second start; (4) Fresh Call, many chances, could be her day.

RACE 2: (10) Williwagcanfly, finished second against a repeat winner; (8) Dennis's Dream, sharp off a layoff, can repeat; (6) Halrose, best at today's two-turn distance.

RACE 3: (4) Ahead of Time, class drop might help; (3) Ifyousnoozeyoulose, fine try when second in latest; (6) Buddha Pass, has top trainer-jockey combo in his corner.

RACE 4: (6) Cape Konerko, second in last at this level; (5) Preacher Buck, adding blinkers and dropping in class should help; (3) Gary's Boomer, shipper comes here off a win.

RACE 5: (2) Art of Diplomacy, lost last by a nose; (4) Shoal Water, solid effort when facing better; (9) Minnamana, classy turf runner.

RACE 6: (3) This Smoke Did It, will play try to catch me; (5) Laughing Matters, Miami invader is a good fit with these; (7) Carolina Belle, expensive filly makes first U.S. start.

RACE 7: (4) Moment of Song, seldom out of the money; (1) Line Euro, showed improvement in latest; (10) Little Paper Boat, quick from the gate.

RACE 8: (3) Hurricane Nikki, big rally, just missed; (10) R Vicarious Girl, lone win over this surface and distance; (8) Golden Celebrity, five straight second-place finishes.

RACE 9: (6) Ravencliff, wide trip when third in local debut; (3) A Fleet Prospector, goes turf-to-dirt with speed; (8) Saint Bonaventure, chance for a share.

RACE 10: (8) Weigelia, veteran sprinter has earned $1 million in his career; (3) Salute the Count, great record at this distance; (1) Not Acclaim, Calder shipper comes here sharp.

COMMON CENTS (today's best bet): (4) Moment of Song in Race 7-Hard-hitting runner finds a softer spot after two strong second-place finishes. Will make a late run to get the top prize today.

HORSE CENTS

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