Horse Cents

HORSE CENTS

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

RACE 1: (3) Wheelsoffortune, shipper in right spot; (2) Val's Gold, competitive with these; (9) Slew's Girl, had trip over track, looks to move forward.

RACE 2: (5) Jay's Wish, always fires, tough; (2) Goldstormin', knocking on the door; (10) Fireburnin, runner-up in latest.

RACE 3: (4) Caughinthemiddle, morning workouts say she is ready; (1) Capture the Beauty, good post and blinkers are positive signs; (7) Exchange Artist, give one more chance.

RACE 4: (1) Wynn on Tour, speed and the rail, a dangerous combination; (2) Flapper, invader been facing better; (7) Mooji's Sister, in the money last two.

RACE 5: (1) Downtown Victory, big rally, just missed; (7) Face in the Mirror, back on his game; (5) Turn the Screw, lone win at this track.

RACE 6: (3) Destiny Dreamer, race sets up for his late-running style (2) Rachele R's Queen, usually in the mix, (4) Jamacian Girl, recent winner with a chance to repeat.

RACE 7: (7) Sister Suave, in light with apprentice jockey; (5) Sweetsouthernfilla, Calder shipper comes her sharp; (8) Max is Not, in the money eight of nine lifetime.

RACE 8: (10) Miss Mon, top contender has tough post; (1) Margery Dawn, first-timer is bred for the turf; (7) Left Me Breathless, has back class.

RACE 9: (7) Awesome Illusion, dangerous when loose on the lead; (8) Remember Shirley, sharp when second in first try here; (3) Irish Becky, fast from the gate.

RACE 10: (5) La Chicotica, shipper comes here in good current form; (2) You Are Worthy, first-time starter has steady works; (1) Shall We Gather, second-best last time out.

COMMON CENTS: (today's best bet): (7) Awesome Illusion in Race 9 - Going for fourth straight win in today's feature race. His front-running style will make him hard to catch again today.

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