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Horse Cents - Jan. 31

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 31, 2008

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

RACE 1: (7) Cohiba's Devil, set for best effort in third try; (4) Blaze's Joseph, had outside post when chasing a runaway winner in last; (5) Timeforaharicane, in the money seven of last eight tries.

RACE 2: (2) Sparkle N Gold, high percentage winning barn off layoffs; (7) Princess Buckaroo, try to catch her; (5) Irish Caton, shipper takes major class drop for this.

RACE 3: (1) Jim's Cover Up, class drop, speed and the rail, all positive signs; (8) Prospectorsbounty, first timer with steady works; (2) Risk It All for Me, on the upswing.

RACE 4: (2) Cat in Bronze, stretch runner in soft spot; (5) Baradore, close to top choice in latest; (8) Divine Symphony, recent winner with a chance to repeat.

RACE 5: (10) El Gran Tony, meets maiden claimer for the first time; (1) Babo, had rough trip in last; (3) Ransom Ridge, last more like it.

RACE 6: (8) Miss Ruster, drew off nicely in Tampa debut; (5) Wave Pool, workouts say she is ready; (3) Classi Vogue, been facing better.

RACE 7: (3) Dawn Raider, eyes second win in a row with top trainer/jockey combo; (7) Vanquisher, has back class; (10) Romp, been racing against better in New York.

RACE 8: (3) Bobbie's the Best, seeks third straight win; (2) Full Exertion, likes this track; (6) Secret Lies, moves to hot barn.

RACE 9: (3) Oberalp, finished second in a key race; (7) Fiddler, loves this track, can run big fresh; (4) Born a Legend, makes first start for meet's leading stable.

RACE 10: (10) Bastion of Style, capable of overcoming tough post position; (2) Shades of Success, knocking on the door; (1) Sweetsouthernstar, goes turf to dirt to graduate.

COMMON CENTS (today's best bet): (8) Miss Ruster in Race 6 - Became a different horse in her last race when she won by many the first time on the Tampa main track. Moves up a notch in class and only needs to repeat her last performance.

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