Free Picks For Tampa Bay Downs - 5/9/20
Race 1 at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,000 and field of 10. (2) BetweenherandCool was well clear of third place (8) Seventysevenwilow when finishing second at 7 furlongs in April and has won 10 times over the shorter 6 furlongs. (10) Americano was second in his latest outing and will be the biggest obstacle for the No. 2. (2) BetweenherandCool to win, Exacta 2-10
Race 2 at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,000 and field of 10. (6) Sindarius finished a strong third in the last outing against better competition and a drop in the length will be no worry for him. (1) Tiz Approved was a maiden winner at seven furlongs the second timeout at Tampa Bay and will be a big threat to the No. 6. (3) Highwaytwentyseven will be on a shortlist of horses to compete for the money in this race. (6) Sindarius to win, Exacta 6-1
Race 3 at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $14,500 and field of eight. (7) Honest to Goodness is in great form leading up to this race with two victories and a third-place over his last four races. (3) Zitman was second by a head the last time out and there will be more speed in this event which gives him a solid chance of scoring in the money. (8) The Stifler was in the winner's circle for 5-year-olds the last time out taking a lead in never looking back and could use those same tactics on Saturday for a second straight visit to the winner's circle. (7) Honest to Goodness to win, Exacta 7-8
Race 4 on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 1 mile and 1/8 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $11,500 and field of 11. (5) Atlas Moon makes his presence felt against this competition while premiering out of a new barn. (10) Hay Jay My My will make this an interesting race if close to the front at the far turn thanks to a strong homestretch kick. Mozano (7) is expected to be in the mix as well but will have to get off to a strong start or will lag behind and not catch up. (5) Atlas Moon to win, Exacta 5-10
Race 5 on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $11,500 and field of 10. (10) Alluring ApprovalIs considered the most consistent horse of any in this race with one victory, two second-place finishes and a third over her last four outings. (2) Lil B Quick dominated many of the same horses the last time out including the No. 10 and should finish in the top three, (4) Do What It Takes failed the last time out with a 7th place finish and this will be a slight drop in class for the four-year-old filly. (10) Alluring Approval to win, Exacta 10-4
The 6th race at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16 claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $14,500 and field of 14. None of the 14 in the field jump off the wagering sheet in this event but (9) Elusive Ryder is a very consistent runner and rarely will disappoint, while (4) Colonels Daughter as well as (1) Unabridged are expected to be at the front of the field heading for the wire. (9) Elusive Ryder to win, Exacta 9-1
Race 7 on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 5½ furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $20,000 and field of nine. (3) Expensive Style has two second-place finishes and three third-place finishes over the last six races and is cutting back a full furlong which should help the cause. (9) Impressive Speed is coming off a third-place finish in his first start and is a good choice at higher odds. (4) Dark Web cuts back in distance for this race and is the odds-on favorite to have his photo taken at the wire. (3) Expensive Style to win, Exacta 3-4
Race 8 at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday is a 1 mile and 3/8 starter allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $20,500 and field of 10. (2) On A Spree has raced consistently over the last few months and gained much success out of a victory last month and he looks to be the horse to beat. (9) Fast Fire is going to have a say about the No. 2 finishing first thanks to a strong final quarter-mile, while (4) Projected will likely not finish first but expect a finish in the Exotics. (2) On A Spree to win, Exacta 2-9
Race 9 on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 5 1/2 furlong waiver claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,000 and field of 13. (5) R Next Roll makes a significant drop in grade and has enough back class making her a difficult horse to beat. (9) Animauxselle was runner up against a stronger field at seven furlongs in April but has not won at this distance. (10) Kupuri was runner up in each of her most recent two starts and will be near the front when crossing the line. (5) R Next Roll to win, Exacta 5-9
The 10th and final race at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday is a 1-mile in 1/16 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $13,500 and field of 14. (5) Dreaming of Paris has been consistent enough to merit a look, while (7) Natoma has also proved her worth of late and cannot be overlooked. (8) Freedom Lass was in the money in a minor stakes race last year and has made an encouraging comeback. (5) Dreaming of Paris to win, Exacta 5-7