Free Picks For Tampa Bay Downs - 5/3/20

Race 1 at Tampa Bay Downs on Sunday is a mile and a sixteenth claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $12,000. (8) No Regrets has returned to form after finishing second over 1 mile in the same grade at Tampa Bay last month and a strong closing effort that day indicates stamina will be a strong suit. (4) Agripino and (7) I Ain’t Tellin will both be the biggest obstacles in the path of No. 8 taking the top prize on Sunday. (8) No Regrets to win, Exacta 8-7

Race 2 at Tampa Bay Downs on Sunday is a 6 1/2 Furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $11,500. (8) Large scored against better competition and appears to have found the race to break the maiden barrier. (5) Tithed and (10) Buc’s Investmint both have proved their worthiness through consistency over recent months and are expected to battle for what remains behind the No. 8. (8) Large to win, Exacta 8-10.

The third race on Sunday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 1-mile and a 1/16 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $13,500. (7) Appraised was third versus strong competition on his second to last start and should prove to be even better in this event that has no clear-cut favorite. (9) Eyes of Glory will try to win for the first time at this distance, while (11) Told It All showed ability when finishing third the first time out and will be there at the wire with the best of the group. (7) Appraised to win, Exacta 7-11

Race 4 on Sunday at Tampa Bay Downs is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,000. (5) Foot Rub Love has the speed and stamina at this level and is easily the top of the bunch in this event. (4) Blazing Ruby will also be near or at the front on the turn and down the final stretch, while (6) Royalglitz is a newcomer in the event and will look to make a strong inaugural showing against the rest. (5) Foot Rub Love to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 5 at Tampa Bay Downs on Sunday is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $16,000. (3) Projected will have its best opportunity today in this event thanks to his experience and speed against a weaker less experienced group. (7) Bunster will be the biggest danger for the No.3 thanks to solid closing speed on the home stretch, while (6) Power Walker will remain close enough crossing the wire to cash in on the Exotics. (3) Projected to win. Exacta 3-7

The 6th race at Tampa Bay Downs on Sunday is a 1 mile and 40 yards claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $13,000. (9) Lady Love was victorious last month against other horses in this event over C&D and the others will find it hard to prevent here from a second straight victory. (6) Fun Paddy drops a level and will be a serious threat to the No. 9, while (5) Luna has the ability to finish strong down the home stretch and score on a trifecta or superfecta card. (9) Lady Love to win, Exacta 9-6

Race 7 on Sunday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 1 mile and 110-yard Maiden special weight for 3-year-olds with a purse of $20,000. (10) Fashion Mo does not have one of the better gates to leave from but had a very solid debut with a second-place finish and is expected to be one better on Sunday. (12) Windfall Profit has the experience and was a close second last month at Tampa Bay. (9) All Others Follow must be considered in this race while debuting for the Chad Brown barn. (10) Fashion Mo to win, Exacta 10-9

Race 8 on Sunday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 5 Furlong allowance optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $21,000. (5) PhilosophyHas been very impressive in his last two races but will have to overcome the closing speed of (7) Storm Advisory who has also held his own in events at Gulfstream with better competition (4) Cuestion de Tiempo will make his presence felt but a victory may be asking too much at this point. (5) Philosophy to win, Exacta 5-7

The 9th and final race on Sunday at Tampa Bay Downs is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,000. (4) Little Natalia was able to run away from rivals at C&D the last time out but will be pushed to the limit by (6) Vaunt who has a solid future and looks to be the horse to beat on Sunday. (1) Not Regret is likely to battle for 3rd place in this highly competitive field of 12. (6) Vaunt to win, Exacta 6-4

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