Free Picks For Tampa Bay Downs - 3/31/21

Race 1 at Tampa Bay Downs on Wednesday is a 7 furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $17,100 and field of 7. 4 Mermaid Kisses has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last out earlier in March and looks for a double today. 6 U Know I B Lion has five victories at six furlongs, was fifth when last seen earlier in March and on a drop-in class and an increase in distance must be respected. 7 Passions Image has four victories in races of up to six furlongs was well back last time out but a drop in grade merits consideration today. 4 Mermaid Kisses to win, Exacta 4-7

Race 2 on Wednesday at Tampa Bay Downs is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $26,000 and field of 7. 5 Boca is a half-sister to Ask Siri, finished second while debuting in September, debuts from a new stable today and on a drop-in class and distance holds the leading claims. 6 Sosua is a half-sister to Girl Daddy, debuts from this venue today and on connections must be respected. 7 Hey Hottie is a half-sister to Soldiers Pride, workouts have been excellent leading up to this debut today, and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 5 Boca to win, Exacta 5-6

Race 3 on Wednesday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three year olds with a purse of $15,600 and field of 14. 1 R Tenderoni has placed in one of two starts, was fourth when last out in January, and plays a prominent role today. 5 Vow Saver has not placed in any of four outings, was seventh when last seen earlier in March but on lowered sights must be given consideration. 6 First Gold is a half-sister to It’s A Sin, finished third while debuting earlier in March, has a talented jockey in the saddle and must be taken seriously. 6 First Gold to win, Exacta 6-1

Race 4 at Tampa Bay Downs on Wednesday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $13,750 and field of 8. 6 Mi Cleopatra And I has victories at both five and six furlongs finished second when last out in early March and must be given consideration. 7 Play The Max has two victories at six furlongs, finished third when last seen earlier in March, and jockey selection is a big plus. 8 Ornery Angel has victories at both five and six furlongs, finished second last time out earlier in March and holds solid claims today. 8 Ornery Angel to win, Exacta 8-7

Race 5 on Wednesday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $27,250 and field of 7. 2 Dazzling Truths has five victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out earlier in March and merits respect from the rest. 5 Jungle Fighter has three victories in races of up to one mile, finished well back when last seen earlier in March but a drop in grade today is a big plus. 6 Threshold has four victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in January and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Threshold to win, Exacta 6-5

Race 6 at Tampa Bay Downs on Wednesday is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $13,450 and field of 8. 1 CaptureMeNow has a victory at one mile, was fifth when last out in February and cannot be overlooked today. 2 Sharon’s Law has a victory at 1 mile, finished fifth when last seen earlier in March but cannot be dismissed yet. 5 Will Take Roses has a victory at 1 mile, was well back last time out in early March, has a talented jockey in the saddle and must be given consideration. 1 CaptureMeNow to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 7 on Wednesday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 1-mile maiden claiming for 3-year-olds with a purse of $15,600 and field of 14. 4 Not Invented Here was fifth while debuting last month, debuts from a new stable today, and jockey selection is a big plus. 5 T J Munnings finished second when last seen earlier in March, has placed once across seven starts but amongst this group is the one to beat today. 9 Uncle Charming has placed in one of 5 outings, was fourth when last seen earlier in March and finishes in the mix today. 5 T J Munnings to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 8 at Tampa Bay Downs on Wednesday is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $17,100 and field of 8. 1 Striking Heir has five victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last out earlier in March and merits serious consideration. 4 Li’l Meatball has nine victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last seen, debuts from a new stable today and plays a prominent role. 7 Doodle Hopper has 15 victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was third last time out in February, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 7 Doodle Hopper to win, Exacta 7-4

The ninth and final race at Tampa Bay Downs on Wednesday is a 1-mile claiming for 3 year olds with a purse of $22,200 and field of 12. 2 Donya’s Magic has a victory at one mile, was second when last out earlier in March and must be respected by the rest. 4 Dixieland Darling has a victory at one mile, was well back when last seen but jockey selection is a plus and must be on all short lists. 10 Princess Nina has two victories at one mile, was a winner last time out in early March, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle and on these terms is hard to deny today. 10 Princess Nina to win, Exacta 10-2