Free Picks For Tampa Bay Downs - 5/1/20
Race 1 at Tampa Bay Downs on Friday is a 7 Furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,000. Prized Warrior (1) did not fare well two and a half months ago at Gulfstream Park the last time out but he's making a staple debut and should be in the mix Friday. Privilegio (6) was third in a maiden claimer at Tampa Bay Downs last time out but will also be making a stable debut and cannot be overlooked. Imperial Ivor (7) has yet to win but finished third in a maiden claimer at Tampa Bay last time out and the field here is much easier. Imperial Ivor (7) to win, Exacta 7-1
Race 2 at Tampa Bay Downs on Friday is a 7 furlong Maiden claiming for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,000. Langue Liee (3) was a runner-up 3 weeks ago in her last outing and has to be considered in this race starting for the first time for her new trainer. ThirstyforaMiracle (5) did not achieve much 2 weeks ago the last time out but with the competition in this race should finish in the money. Mi Tia Regis (9) was below form the last time out 2 weeks ago but has speed over the final Furlong and could grab a spot in the money. Langue Liee (3) to win, Exacta 3-9
The third race at Tampa Bay Downs on Friday is a 1 mile and 1/16 for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $14,000. Channeledslongshot (4) has won once in the last four appearances with the win coming in a maiden claimer by a neck at Gulfstream Park two races ago. Taos (7) was a runner-up 5 weeks ago at Tampa Bay Downs and must be given serious consideration here. Maspero (11) had a solid effort the last time out 6 weeks ago at Tampa Bay Downs and should be given equal consideration. Taos (7) to win, Exacta 7-11
Race 4 at Tampa Bay Downs on Friday is a 7-furlong waiver claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $14,000. La Belle de Course (4) finished third the last time out 2 weeks ago and against this competition of seven other horses should be considered. Diamond News (5) was second the last time out three weeks ago at Tampa Bay Downs and will be facing easier competition on Friday than last time out. My Sister’s Keeper (8) had a solid effort 7 months ago last time out and has dropped in class, therefore, he cannot be overlooked in this event. Diamond News (5) to win, Exacta 5-8
Race 5 at Tampa Bay Downs on Friday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $12,500. Hey Sach (2) did not show much two weeks ago the last time out but against the competition here and with Gino Socciarelli aboard cannot be overlooked. Buffalo Max (3) continues to improve with each effort with the best effort a second in the most recent start in a maiden claimer and will be there at the wire. K’s Funhouse (9) had a solid effort in a debut but that was three races ago yet is up against lesser opponents this time out. Buffalo Max (3) to win, Exacta 3-9
The 6th race at Tampa Bay Downs on Friday is a 5 1/2 furlongs Maiden claiming for 3 years old and up with an $11,500 purse. La Wapa (2) has not yet won a race but will be facing far weaker opponents in this race. Tiny Turbo (5) did not achieve much 2 weeks ago at Gulfstream Park the last time out but will also be facing weaker competition. Cattleya (9) will be making her debut on Friday at Tampa Bay Downs and is a mystery to most but should finish somewhere in the money. La Wapa (2) to win, Exacta 2-5
Race 7 on the card at Tampa Bay Downs on Friday is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $16,000. Callie California (1) was below par the last time out at Tampa Bay Downs over two months ago but against the competition here has a solid shot. Colonels Daughter (5) was a bit below form 5 weeks ago the last time out but when in good form cannot be beaten by any other horse in this race. Shes Dynomite (11) had a solid effort the last time out at Tampa Bay Downs 3 weeks ago and merits solid consideration in this field. Shes Dynomite (11) to win, Exacta 11-1
The eighth and final race on Friday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 1-mile allowance for 4 year-olds and up with a $20,000 purse. Connectivity (8) was slightly below form 7 weeks ago at Fair Grounds the last time out but in this field can be a player while debuting for a new stable. Music of Life (14) was victorious the last time out 7 weeks ago at Gulfstream Park and must be of interest in this race and respected due to coming from an excellent stable. Stormy D (4) was third five weeks ago at Tampa Bay Downs the last time out and will be a finisher in the money on Friday. Music of Life (14) to win, Exacta 14-8