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Horse Cents - May 4

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: May 4, 2008

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

RACE 1: (11) Tiger Ramos, speedy effort in debut; (6) Get a Lil In, last race his best; (4) Primary Sorce, moves down in class to graduate.

RACE 2: (9) Racing Mandate, showed improvement in latest; (1) Beau Bock, today's longer distance might help; (2) Tiny Target, had prep, could move forward.

RACE 3: (3) Carbon Copy, recent winner seeks to repeat; (2) First in Order, can bounce back; (1) Time for Champagne, chance for a share.

RACE 4: (5) Mr. Flatter, five of five in the money here; (2) Uno Way Calle, makes first start for meet's leading trainer; (4) Ruby's Red Socks, gate-to-wire winner in latest.

RACE 5: (4) Andromeda Gardens, is sharp now; (9) Hots Is Hot, might pull the upset; (7) Very Arrogant, takes three-race win streak to the turf.

RACE 6: (5) Mabel Syrup, had many chances, maybe today; (7) Fillys Count Too, poor start in last; (3) Pyrite Beautiful, does best running late.

RACE 7: (2) Drivingmaxandmitzi, loves this track; (4) Inside Zone, brings speed to the mix; (8) Flymambo, strong finisher.

RACE 8: (4) Stop That Akki, top jockey/trainer combo; (9) Speedstorm, shipper been facing better; (2) True Virtue, speedster will try to steal it.

RACE 9: (7) Knight in Flight, invader has back class; (8) Solar Surprise, might surprise at big odds; (3) Pine for Tate, can better last.

RACE 10: (7) Saye's, has good Tampa record; (3) Keystone Point, just missed in last; (5) Pepperberry, closed with a rush in a winning effort.

RACE 11: (9) Blind River Fox, 2-for-2 on the turf at this distance; (5) Awesome Attitude, chased the top choice; (1) Therecomesatiger, will be flying late.

RACE 12: (4) Diamond Jim, top jock ends the meet with a win; (1) Send Off Flying, drops way down in class; (9) Golden Seminole, better at today's two-turn distance.

COMMON CENTS: (today's best bet): (9) Blind River Fox in Race 11 - Seldom out of the money and is 2-for-2 at today's turf sprint feature event. His race to lose.

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