Tampa Bay Downs

17:16

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RITABOOK is a strong pick. She is bidding for her fourth course success and a good pace up front will help her, while Shabam and Grandma's Pudding also have claims.

Shabam

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Jon Arnett Age/Wt: 9/8-7 F: 74-621

Comment: Won by just over 4l 16 days ago in a claimer; managed two wins in her last six outings; warrants respect as her jockey has an impressive record from low draws over this C&D and win last time out points to her being able to handle class rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	51/10	-
01/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	23/5	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	39/5	-
23/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	18/5	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	11/10	-

Prospective Forum

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Jaime Vigil Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 5/766-

Comment: Was disappointing when sixth at 8-11 in a claimer at Mahoning Valley in November; resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a seventh career win); returns from a layoff; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/10	-
24/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	17/5	-
26/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	7/2	-
13/10/23	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/10	-
20/09/23	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/5	-
17/08/23	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-

Viking Queen

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Renaldo Richards Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 331844

Comment: Has won here previously; beaten 20l (fourth) in a claimer when well behind Shabam here 16 days ago; claiming tag rises to $6.3k here; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	8/5	-
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	59/10	-
07/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	4/1	-
26/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	46/5	-
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
01/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-

Ritabook

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: John Rigattieri Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 3-73913

Comment: Likes it here (three wins); far from disgraced (beaten 3½l) over 6½f here (claimer) 15 days ago on debut for this trainer; down in class now, dropping from a $8k tag; a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	49/10	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	23/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	113/10	-
07/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
12/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	31/2	-
28/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	22/5	-

Catti La Belle

Jockey: Ferley Infante Trainer: Mario Lopez Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 331-85

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last six; unable to land a blow when fifth of seven on first run for this trainer three weeks ago (not far behind Grandma's Pudding) in an optional claimer; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	151/5	-
27/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	163/10	-
09/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/1	-
18/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/5	-
28/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/5	-
25/09/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/1	-

One Violent Affair

Jockey: Cecily Evans Trainer: Kathleen O'Connell Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 6-71216

Comment: Out of the frame when sixth last Saturday in a claimer; has scored over C&D; claiming tag drops to $6.3k (from $10k); she's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	7/1	-
28/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
22/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/1	-
05/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	169/10	-
21/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	22/5	-

Grandma's Pudding

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Juan Arriagada Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 1-6254

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) over 1m here (optional claimer) 21 days ago when beaten 11l (fourth of seven) on debut for this trainer; useful at this level and is a specialist at this distance; form of the trainer is a plus; capable if in the mood so has to be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	4/1	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	1/1	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	2/1	-
11/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	107/10	-
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	18/5	-
21/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	169/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Tampa Bay Downs

17:45

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 39y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CLASSIC KING was behind Mission Key latest but can now overturn placings and put in an eyecatching run last time out. Off The Meds can give the selection most to think about.

Funkenstein

Jockey: Alex Gonzalez Trainer: Arthur Agostini Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 55025

Comment: He can be competitive at this level and better than this level in his prime; split a number of these rivals over 1m½f here (claimer) when beaten 8l in fifth two weeks ago; shown he can be competitive fairly recently and one to watch out for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	48/5	-
02/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	21/1	-
07/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	229/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	19/2	-
25/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	87/10	-
12/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	43/10	-

Off The Meds

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 3344

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of eight in a claimer on first outing for new trainer (bumped at the start) last Friday; brings winning C&D form to the table; claiming tag drops from $8k; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	15/2	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/1	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	7/2	-
07/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	21/5	-
06/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-

Shoot Themessenger

Jockey: Ferley Infante Trainer: Mario Lopez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 164-54

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth here over 7f (claimer) on debut outing for new trainer 23 days ago; five wins to his name - from 6f to 1m½f but struggled a bit since winning a claimer at Laurel Park in October; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	113/5	-
01/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	33/5	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	41/5	-
19/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	69/10	-
04/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/5	-
20/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	124/5	-

Tony Small

Jockey: Cesar Gonzalez Trainer: Dennis Ward Age/Wt: 9/8-3 F: 5-827

Comment: Behind four of these rivals here over 1m½f (claimer) when beaten 9l in seventh two weeks ago; likes this combination of C&D; he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	14/5	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	19/2	-
07/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	31/2	-
22/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	111/10	-
23/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	124/5	-
11/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	10/1	-

Classic King

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Juan Arriagada Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: -494

Comment: Better than this level in his prime and winner of five races (6f-1m½f); not disgraced when fourth on his first start for this trainer splitting Mission Key, Funkenstein and Redisur two weeks ago in a claimer; form of the yard is a plus; can make his presence felt if backing up last run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	12/5	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	47/5	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	9/1	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
08/08/24	Belterra Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	11/10	-
13/06/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	813/50	-

Mission Key

Jockey: Ronald Allen Jr Trainer: Lynn Rarick Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 776833

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form and smart performer at one stage; finished ahead of four of these two weeks ago when on the premises, finishing third in a claimer; latest effort was encouraging so should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	12/5	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	57/10	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	128/5	-
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	14/1	-
01/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	621/10	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	667/10	-

Hakkimi

Jockey: Jose Vargas Trainer: Juan Avila Age/Wt: 5/8-0 F: 5-778

Comment: Held in eighth in a claimer last month; infrequent winner; claiming value now drops to $5k; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	27/2	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	18/1	-
16/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	72/5	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	103/5	-
01/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-
21/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	79/10	-

Redisur

Jockey: Scott Spieth Trainer: Lynn Rarick Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 96796

Comment: Winning form over C&D; hasn't shown much recently; split a number of these rivals two weeks ago when sixth of eight in a claimer; opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	619/10	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	689/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	399/10	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	96/1	-
12/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	128/1	-
03/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	519/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Tampa Bay Downs

18:15

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: IMMENSE FAITH is a firm selection. He will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast. Vino Couragio and Quistmer can't be ruled out either.

In The Blue

Jockey: Raymond Torres Trainer: Jose Alvarado Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 799-8

Comment: Hasn't really fired since his success in a maiden claimer at Gulfstream Park in August; held in eighth over 7f here (claimer) on debut for new trainer last Saturday; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	217/10	-
03/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	43/5	-
25/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	407/10	-
13/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	103/10	-
16/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	211/5	-
03/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	167/10	-

Coastal River

Jockey: Cesar Gonzalez Trainer: Gary Ellebracht Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 6-65816

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; has won here before; behind Cucuy over 1m here (claimer) when beaten 12l (sixth of nine) 14 days ago; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	10/1	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	6/1	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	64/5	-
07/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	237/5	-
10/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	119/10	-
27/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	16/5	-

Cucuy

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Kathleen O'Connell Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 0-8152

Comment: Producing consistent form; possesses winning form at this track; on the premises when runner-up of nine with Coastal River just behind 14 days ago in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	43/10	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	63/10	-
07/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	141/10	-
05/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	1237/10	-
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	82/1	-
17/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	303/5	-

Iconic Rock

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Alejandro Mendieta Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 23218

Comment: Finished tailed off last week on his debut for new trainer in a starter allowance; shown recent signs of improvement; a course winner; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	527/10	-
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/2	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	39/10	-
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	23/5	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	5/1	-
07/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	62/5	-

Immense Faith

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Reynaldo Yanez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3388

Comment: Finished eighth, beaten 8l, two weeks ago in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $8k; can make his presence felt as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and he was third three runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	15/2	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	39/10	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	19/10	-
09/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	47/5	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	47/5	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	15/2	-

Shipwreck

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado Trainer: Peter Knoll Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 88-74

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just under 5l) here over 1m (claimer) last month; form could be levelling off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	212/5	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	296/5	-
25/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	484/5	-
15/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	513/5	-
30/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	388/5	-
26/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	173/5	-

Vino Couragio

Jockey: Israel Rodriguez Trainer: Teresa Connelly Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-6169

Comment: Finished last of nine 23 days ago in a claimer; track has proven suitable before; eased in class with tag standing at $8k here; tries dirt for the first time; must be high on list if in the same form he showed when winning three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	717/10	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	419/10	-
16/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
10/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	5/2	-
21/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	77/5	-
16/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	25/2	-

Quistmer

Jockey: Melissa Iorio Trainer: Teresa Pompay Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8-86

Comment: He can be competitive at this level; not disgraced in sixth in a claimer in January; one to note as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	15/2	-
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	121/10	-
29/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	234/5	-
31/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/5	-
10/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 3	14/5	-
03/08/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Tampa Bay Downs

18:47

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BOLD BABY knows how to win and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. Sandpiper Memories and Rozay Summer should also be taken seriously.

Explosive Exchange

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 4-1216

Comment: Held when sixth of seven in a claimer 16 days ago on debut for this trainer; this C&D holds no fears; grade looks suitable; eased in class with tag standing at $10k here; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	52/5	-
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	32/5	-
22/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
18/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	4/1	-
28/09/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	103/10	-

Bold Baby

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Reynaldo Yanez Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 3-113

Comment: Gave it a good shot when a close third in a claimer on first run for her current trainer three weeks ago; on target twice in her last three outings; has won here before; leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	81/10	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	2/5	-
20/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
19/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	1/1	-
31/08/24	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	57/10	-

Moor Strength

Jockey: Rosario Montanez Trainer: Brian Lusk Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 76-521

Comment: Narrow scorer in a claimer last month; claiming tag rises from $8k last time; not a particularly inspiring record when returning from a break so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/10	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/5	-
15/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	64/1	-
20/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	41/1	-
23/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	259/5	-
30/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/2	-

Holy Coffee

Jockey: Chad Lindsay Trainer: David Vanwinkle Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 7-65131

Comment: Aiming for a third C&D win after her success here three weeks ago; yet to taste defeat over this C&D, winning on all two attempts; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; despite that Tampa Bay Downs success, unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	41/10	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	39/10	-
31/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	26/5	-
10/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	37/5	-
19/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	62/5	-

Rozay Summer

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: -911

Comment: Successful by just over 4l last week in a claimer; record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-11) and bidding for a hat-trick; although up in class she appears to be in top form so can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
26/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-
05/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	67/10	-
23/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	213/10	-
16/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	101/5	-
26/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	441/10	-

Sandpiper Memories

Jockey: Ronald Allen Jr Trainer: Maria Bowersock Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 122261

Comment: Got home in front by 1l here over 6½f (claimer) 15 days ago; likes it here (three wins); one to take seriously as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and class rise seems surmountable given the form she's in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	41/10	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	4/1	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
07/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	53/10	-
14/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
26/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-

Top Look

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Thomas Waltke Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 2-63132

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late; a winner over this C&D; went down by three-quarters of a length in a claimer three weeks ago; claiming tag rises from $5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/1	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	149/10	-
01/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	139/10	-
18/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/5	-

Oscar Gaze

Jockey: Cesar Gonzalez Trainer: Renaldo Richards Age/Wt: 5/7-13 F: 8-1232

Comment: On the premises when runner-up of eight over 6½f here (claimer) behind Explosive Exchange last month on debut for this trainer; producing solid form figures; a winner over C&D; deeper waters here (in for $10k here, $5k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	6/1	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-
26/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/1	-
03/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	32/5	-
21/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	46/5	-
08/09/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	339/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Tampa Bay Downs

19:19

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RAY'S BLUE WAGON has to be the first name on the shortlist. He looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has recently impressed with his attitude.

Ruiz Junior

Jockey: Marcos Meneses Trainer: Angel Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 682436

Comment: 16th attempt to lose maiden tag but signs of improvement on last two runs; beaten 18l in sixth in a maiden claimer (Gulfstream Park) last month; claiming tag now upped from $12.5k; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	5/1	-
07/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	107/10	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	178/5	-
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	38/5	-
26/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	139/1	-
05/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	66/1	-

Rojo Sky

Jockey: Ferley Infante Trainer: Mario Lopez Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 69-6

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing sixth over 5f here (maiden special weight) 21 days ago; this is a step down in class but makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	181/2	-
30/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	673/10	-
20/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	35/2	-

C'mon Juan

Jockey: Pedro Jr Cotto Trainer: John Pimental Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 7

Comment: Beaten 12l to finish seventh on his debut (in blinkers, 25-1) three weeks ago over C&D; considered as entitled to be a bit more streetwise this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 10	251/10	-

Tony B

Jockey: Carlos Rojas Trainer: Daniel Damen Age/Wt: 3/8-8

Comment: Regular trackwork dispels any fitness concerns; Tonalist gets winners on the turf; from the same family as Mungo, a winner over 1m½f; warrants consideration.

Don Eladio

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Teresa Connelly Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 7

Comment: Comfortably beaten first time out three weeks ago over C&D (bumped); drops to a $16k tag from $25k; will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 8	343/10	-

Ray's Blue Wagon

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado Trainer: Victor Carrasco Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 72

Comment: Displayed a fair level of form when 3½l second in a maiden claimer upped to this trip 23 days ago; much respected now that he knows his job.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 10	47/5	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 8	91/5	-

Yadirayadirayadira

Jockey: Cesar Gonzalez Trainer: Monica McGoey Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 7-6

Comment: Beaten 11l when sixth of seven (Gulfstream Park) last month in a maiden claimer; sire gets turf winners; tag has been raised to $16k; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	308/5	-
06/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 7	112/5	-

Mor Heart

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Hernan Parra Age/Wt: 3/8-8

Comment: From the same family as Amber Cascade, a winner over 1m½f; sire gets turf winners; remains to be seen whether he'll be clued up enough to get off the mark - might be best to watch the betting.

My Little Caibo

Jockey: Elijah Greenidge Trainer: Arthur Agostini Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: -7896

Comment: Split Ray's Blue Wagon (second) and C'mon Juan (seventh) in a maiden claimer when beaten 10l 23 days ago; attempting to open his account at the sixth time of asking; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	18/1	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	789/10	-
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	47/2	-
10/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	124/5	-
07/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	549/10	-

Amor Gitano

Jockey: Israel Rodriguez Trainer: Arthur Agostini Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 95-78

Comment: Found life tough when 36l back in eighth in a maiden claimer at Gulfstream Park last month, behind Ruiz Junior; attempting to open his account at the sixth time of asking; claiming value now rises to $16k; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	223/10	-
05/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	731/10	-
12/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	339/10	-
19/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	669/10	-
29/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	6/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Tampa Bay Downs

19:51

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for JUST RELAX. Just Buu and Fly Commander are more names to consider.

El Mango Banilejo

Jockey: Alex Gonzalez Trainer: Nestor Cascallares Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: -4

Comment: Finished fourth of seven on his debut (over 5f here) in first-time blinkers at 33-1 three weeks ago; claiming debut; now drops in class but must step up if he is to threaten here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	169/5	-

Senor Resplandor

Jockey: Richard Bracho Trainer: Rafael Romero Age/Wt: 3/8-8

Comment: Running in first race; there's hope from the sire that he has some ability; others look more obvious on paper; a look at the betting is advised.

Fly Commander

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Gerard Ochoa Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 24-223

Comment: Running consistently and seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; somewhat disappointing when finishing third (4-5) in a maiden claimer five weeks ago; in for a $32k tag here, up from $25k last time; likely to be in contention as from low numbers over this C&D his jockey has an impressive record.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	4/5	-
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
24/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
05/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	11/1	-
16/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	53/5	-
01/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	13/5	-

Just Relax

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: J D Angelo Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 3-4449

Comment: Could not manage better than ninth in a maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park 22 days ago; in with a big shout as shown he can be competitive fairly recently and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	62/5	-
07/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	38/5	-
07/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	23/10	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	21/10	-
30/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	237/10	-
07/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	129/5	-

Stillnohasslejj

Jockey: Marcos Meneses Trainer: Gary Marino Age/Wt: 3/8-8

Comment: Plenty of trackwork in the book; he shouldn't be far away with signs of encouragement in profile and there is speed in the pedigree.

Mcmullen

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Kathleen Guciardo Age/Wt: 3/8-8

Comment: Sire has produced lots of sprint winners; first time on the track; a watching brief the best policy with some of these having run before.

Neoteric

Jockey: Alonso Quinonez Trainer: Tim Padilla Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 3-65455

Comment: Comfortably beaten into fifth two weeks ago in a maiden claimer; not yet off the mark in seven attempts although has finished third; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	49/5	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	73/5	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	361/10	-
25/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	497/10	-
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	169/5	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	67/5	-

Just Buu

Jockey: Jose Ferrer Trainer: John Rigattieri Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 26

Comment: Lightly raced (this just his third race); was held in sixth in a maiden claimer upped to 1m five weeks ago; one to be interested in now that he knows his job and a good second two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 9	11/2	-
19/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 10	2/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Tampa Bay Downs

20:24

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EMMETT looks a solid choice. He has been a winner once over this C&D and can rebound from a modest last run. Hymn Of Heaven and Bluff should also be considered.

Emmett

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: J D Angelo Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 81-225

Comment: Came home fifth, beaten 6l, 28 days ago in a stakes; in with a big shout if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	11/2	-
09/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
15/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/5	-
21/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-
30/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	156/5	-
11/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	83/10	-

No Telling

Jockey: Melissa Iorio Trainer: Alejandro Mendieta Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-441

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts; came good at the sixth time of asking five weeks ago when winning by a short head in a maiden claimer; up in class (in for $75k); easy enough to take on as may find this tougher stepping out of maiden claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	31/10	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	28/5	-
12/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	189/10	-
22/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	129/10	-
30/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	87/5	-
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	106/5	-

Bluff

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 47221-

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; problems at the start (problems in the gate) in a maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park on his debut for new trainer four months ago when getting off the mark at the fifth time of asking, scoring by 1l; claiming debut; returning from a layoff here; could be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
01/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	12/5	-
06/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	49/10	-
14/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	29/5	-
24/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	27/10	-

Hymn Of Heaven

Jockey: Alonso Quinonez Trainer: Christophe Shaw Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1

Comment: Won in good style running for the first time (9-1) 35 days ago over C&D; related to Grade 1 winner Timberlake; could be in the mix as recent win points to him being able to handle class rise and he can take this step up in class in his stride.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 9	19/2	-

Mischievous Han

Jockey: Jose Ferrer Trainer: Hernan Parra Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-43361

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; comfortably landed ten-runner maiden claimer, breaking his duck at the seventh time of asking two weeks ago; up in class (in for $75k here, $32k tag last time); may have to settle for supporting role as he faces a tougher test stepping up from maiden claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/5	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	77/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	103/10	-
01/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	40/1	-
03/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	503/10	-
07/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	258/5	-

Fully Authorized

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-5446

Comment: Subpar since successful in an allowance optional claimer at Tampa Bay Downs in December; held when sixth of eight in an allowance optional claimer upped to 1m½f two weeks ago; found this claiming level has been beyond him recently so easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	97/5	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	16/5	-
26/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	54/5	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	63/10	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/10	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	89/2	-

Flash Frozen

Jockey: Israel Rodriguez Trainer: Kathleen O'Connell Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1-1113

Comment: Winner of four of his five runs to date and has a good record at this venue, including four C&D wins; had two of these rivals behind him over 1m½f here (allowance optional claimer) when third (sent off 6-5) two weeks ago; deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	6/5	-
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
09/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
15/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	6/5	-
22/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	39/10	-

Its Pizza Time

Jockey: Marcos Meneses Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 21-432

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; beaten just under 2l in a claimer two weeks ago; claiming tag rises from $20k last time; may have to settle for supporting role as has his stamina to prove at this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/10	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	69/10	-
07/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	29/5	-
18/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-
23/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
27/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	98/5	-

Innately Good

Jockey: Betty Williams Trainer: Nik Goodwin Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-9545

Comment: Split Flash Frozen and Fully Authorized in an allowance optional claimer when beaten just over 5l two weeks ago upped to 1m½f; not really built on success in a maiden special weight in December at Tampa Bay Downs; this is competitive and hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	196/5	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	207/10	-
17/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	125/2	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	12/1	-
07/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	223/5	-
28/09/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	83/2	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Tampa Bay Downs

20:55

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CHROME GHOST is expected to get the job done. He has been a winner at this track, while Doctor Oscar and Life Is Precious are also respected.

Chrome Ghost

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Gerald Bennett Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 33-12

Comment: Has scored over C&D; finished a decent runner-up of nine last month (bumped at the start) in a stakes; could be hard to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	38/5	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/1	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	12/5	-
03/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-
22/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	23/10	-
20/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	9 / 10	267/10	-

Drifaros

Jockey: Ronald Allen Jr Trainer: Teresa Pompay Age/Wt: 6/8-1 F: 254-33

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing third of seven here over 7f (handicap) last month; can boast winning form over this C&D; has to be considered with drop back in trip looking the right move and she is certainly not devoid of ability.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Handicap / F	-	3 / 7	71/10	-
02/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	38/5	-
22/06/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	30/1	-
13/05/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	11/10	-
04/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
21/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/2	-

Bahamian Moon

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Dennis Ward Age/Wt: 8/8-1 F: 2-21311

Comment: Almost victorious in a stakes two months ago; has winning C&D form to her name; scored by 2l over 5f here (allowance optional claimer) two weeks ago; $100k claiming tag this time (up from $32k); others appeal more as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	19/10	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	31/10	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	287/10	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	17/5	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	37/10	-
27/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	71/5	-

Life Is Precious

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Gerald Bennett Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 31321

Comment: On target twice in his last four outings; narrow success in an allowance optional claimer 22 days ago; definitely of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	93/5	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	18/5	-
03/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	31/10	-
11/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/5	-

John Jay

Jockey: Melissa Iorio Trainer: Patrick McBurney Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 3531-6

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; behind Dreaming Of Kona last month when last of six in an allowance optional claimer; easy to oppose given many of his rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	46/5	-
16/08/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	102/5	-
30/06/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	111/10	-
02/06/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/10	-
11/05/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	54/5	-

Dreaming Of Kona

Jockey: Scott Spieth Trainer: Aldana Spieth Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 54-462

Comment: Missed out by a head last month ahead of John Jay when second in an allowance optional claimer; hasn't won for a while; Scott Spieth a noteworthy booking; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	25/1	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	69/10	-
21/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	7/5	-
01/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	13/5	-
17/06/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	3/2	-

Doctor Oscar

Jockey: Alonso Quinonez Trainer: Tim Padilla Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 52322-

Comment: Hit the bar in a stakes last June and running consistently; beaten just under 2l when runner-up in an allowance optional claimer at Canterbury Park last June; layoff to overcome; deserves respect as he goes well fresh and there was plenty to like about his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1/10	-
09/06/24	Canterbury Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	1/10	-
11/05/24	Prairie Meadows / Handicap / F	-	3 / 8	7/10	-
23/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/1	-
10/02/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	103/5	-
28/10/23	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	513/50	-

Impacto

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Juan Arriagada Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 5-1131

Comment: Likes this combination of C&D; landed a narrow success in an allowance optional claimer in February; the stable continues to be among winners recently; needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	5/2	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	13/10	-
15/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
29/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/10	-
01/05/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	19/2	-

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Tampa Bay Downs

21:27

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TRUE MYTH has shown she can get her head in front and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for her. Gulf Coast Girl and C. S. Vivace also warrant respect.

Bolt Of Paradise

Jockey: Jose Ferrer Trainer: Kathleen DeMasi Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 4-487

Comment: Got across to lead from a wide draw when beaten 8l (seventh of ten) two months ago in a claimer; this is her grade; capable if in the mood so should not be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	77/5	-
26/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	29/5	-
05/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	109/10	-
18/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	39/5	-
12/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	33/10	-
21/09/24	Meadowlands / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-

Ain't Noncents

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Abraham Gardea Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 46429

Comment: This is her grade; unable to land a blow in ninth a week ago in a claimer; claiming tag now upped to $16k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	29/2	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	89/10	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	167/10	-
22/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	111/10	-
01/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	55/2	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	10/1	-

True Myth

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: David Vanwinkle Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-7165

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; she meets the required standard ability wise; not beaten that far in fifth (just over 3l) in a claimer last month; now down in class (in for $16k from $25k); more than capable if on song so is a major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	8/5	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	323/5	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	4/5	-
17/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	28/5	-
30/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	25/2	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	27/2	-

Gray Enough

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Jaime Vigil Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 15254-

Comment: Was held in fourth in an allowance race at Thistledown upped to 1m in October; returns from a layoff here; this looks a fair heat so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	157/10	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	19/2	-
15/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	51/5	-
29/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	101/10	-
11/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	43/5	-
19/06/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	131/10	-

Gulf Coast Girl

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-15643

Comment: Split a number of these rivals here over 1m (claimer) when beaten just under 3l to finish third three weeks ago; has won previously at this course; produced a string of consistent efforts; looks likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	13/2	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	161/10	-
19/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	63/5	-
26/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	9/1	-
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	59/10	-
20/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	57/10	-

Forever Again

Jockey: Ronald Allen Jr Trainer: Tim Schuh Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 52451

Comment: Successful by just over 3l when off the mark in a maiden claimer three weeks ago; likely player as recent win points to her being able to handle class rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	11/5	-
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	3/2	-
29/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	21/10	-
03/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	31/10	-
21/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	37/2	-

Holder Close

Jockey: Jorge Urdaneta Trainer: Nestor Cascallares Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 44219

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts; winning form over C&D; failed to land a blow when ninth of ten 29 days ago in an allowance race; meeting some horses in good form and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	374/5	-
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	24/5	-
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	57/10	-
29/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	57/5	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	27/2	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	40/1	-

Girl Dynamite

Jockey: Cesar Gonzalez Trainer: Nestor Marrero Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 2751

Comment: Got the job done by 2l in a maiden claimer when opening her account at the fourth time of asking 35 days ago; sire does get winners on the turf; steps into the unknown over new trip and she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	14/5	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	42/5	-
26/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	41/5	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	179/10	-

Udidn'tpay

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Coleen Ashmore Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3550

Comment: Behind three of these over 1m here (claimer) when last of ten 25 days ago; sole victory becoming a distant memory; found this claiming level has been beyond her recently so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	37/2	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	61/5	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	171/5	-
29/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	491/5	-
30/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	494/5	-
18/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	464/5	-

Nelida

Jockey: Scott Spieth Trainer: Aldana Spieth Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 757-2

Comment: Finished ahead of three of these here over 1m (claimer) when beaten 1l to finish runner-up 25 days ago on debut for this trainer; latest effort was encouraging so should not be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	93/10	-
19/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	9/2	-
28/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	29/10	-
07/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	1/2	-
14/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	1/1	-
30/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	8/5	-

C. S. Vivace

Jockey: Marcos Meneses Trainer: Georgina Baxter Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8-72226

Comment: Was held in sixth two weeks ago in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $16k; easy to see her making an impression given she was second (albeit some way back) two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	51/10	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	8/5	-
19/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	17/10	-
26/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	27/2	-
05/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	231/10	-
27/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	29/2	-

Tourist Style

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado Trainer: Luis Gonzalez Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 35-179

Comment: Has won here before; finished last of nine in a claimer on her debut for new trainer 15 days ago; claiming value rises from $8k last time; a lot on her plate here and not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	217/5	-
29/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	129/5	-
15/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	41/10	-
20/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	61/10	-
04/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	89/10	-
14/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/5	-

Sister Nell

Jockey: Wilfred Vasquez Trainer: Leandro Barban Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 4-2539

Comment: Beaten 14l 25 days ago splitting Nelida, Gulf Coast Girl and Udidn'tpay in a claimer; may have reached limits of her ability and poor strike-rate; Wilfred Vasquez here for just this ride; passed over as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	15/2	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	12/1	-
19/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	33/5	-
26/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	33/2	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	39/5	-
20/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	54/5	-

Nicky Jolene

Jockey: Marcos Meneses Trainer: Ramon Aguayo Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 33780-

Comment: Behind Ain't Noncents in a claimer in December when beaten 16l upped to 7f; achieved only a sole win but grade looks suitable; tried over an additional 1½f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	28/5	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	47/5	-
02/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	17/5	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	43/5	-
15/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	5/1	-
14/07/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	13/5	-

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