Free Picks For Tampa Bay Downs - 2/24/21
Race 1 at Tampa Bay Downs on Wednesday is a 1-mile and 40-yard claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $13,450 and field of 7. 1 Paynter Fest has three victories at 1 mile, was seventh last time out, but has had strong workouts of late and cannot be overlooked. 4 Bahama Kitten has four victories at one mile, was 3rd when last out and has a talented jockey on board. 7 AlexBabe has three victories at one mile, finished second when last seen and looks to go one better today. 7 AlexBabe to win, Exacta 7-4
Race 2 on Wednesday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 1 mile and 40-yard allowance optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $31,250 and field of 6. 2 Soup And Sandwich was victorious while debuting last month, has a top rated jockey in the saddle and looks for a second straight today. 3 Top Gun Tommy has two victories at one mile, was a winner when last seen and merits serious respect from the others. 4 Foreman has a victory at seven furlongs, was 3rd last time out, makes a drop in class and increases distance today. 4 Foreman to win, Exacta 4-2
Race 3 at Tampa Bay Downs on Wednesday is a 1-mile claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $16,100 and field of 14. 5 Boastful Contessa has a victory at one mile, was 3rd when last seen and merits consideration today. 6 Claddagh’s Run was a winner when last out in January, jockey booking is a big plus and looks for a double today. 9 Slewys Chosen One has a victory at one mile, finished second last time out and on these terms must be respected. 6 Claddagh’s Run to win, Exacta 6-9
Race 4 at Tampa Bay Downs on Wednesday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $13,450 and field of 8. 2 Teton Thai has placed in two of 14 outings, was fourth when last seen, and factors into the equation today. 3 Purple PeopleEater has placed in two of seven starts, finished second last time out, and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 4 DontLoseThatNumber has not yet placed in any of five starts, was well back when last out but has a talented jockey on board and cannot be overlooked. 3 Purple PeopleEater to win, Exacta 3-2
Race 5 at Tampa Bay Downs on Wednesday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $27,250 and field of 9. 2 Brassy has victories at both 7 furlongs and one mile, was a winner last time out and looks for a second straight today. 5 Curly Ruth has two victories at one mile, was a winner when last seen in December and must be given consideration. 9 Don't’ Blame Judy has two victories at one mile, was fifth when last out in December and jockey selection is a big plus. 9 Don’t Blame Judy to win, Exacta 9-5
Race 6 at Tampa Bay Downs on Wednesday is a 1-mile and 40-yard Maiden claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $13,450 and field of 9. 1 Sweet Giant has placed 11 times in 22 outings, finished third when last seen and arrives here in excellent form. 2 Strum And Pluck has placed in two of seven starts, finished sixth when last out in January and plays a role today at the line. 9 Rouge Rage has placed three times across twelve starts, was second last time out and looks to go one better today. 9 Rogue Rage to win, Exacta 9-1
Race 7 on Wednesday at Tampa Bay Downs is the five furlong Turf Dash Stakes 4 year olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 11. 2 Imprimis has 10 victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last out and merits serious consideration. 6 The Connector has six victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out in January and looks for a hat-trick today. 9 Turned Aside has four victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last seen and holds the leading claims today. 2 Imprimis to win, Exacta 2-9
Race 8 on Wednesday at Tampa Bay Downs is a six-furlong claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $15,350 and field of 8. 3 Legacy Azteca has 10 victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner last time out, debuts from a new stable and on these terms is the one to beat. 4 War Giant has seven victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen and must be taken into consideration today. 8 Ox Trot has seven victories in races of up to one mile, was victorious when last seen and plays a prominent role today. 3 Legacy Azteca to win, Exacta 3-4
The ninth and final race on Wednesday at Tampa Bay Downs is the five furlong Lightning City Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 14. 2 Royal Collection has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner last time out in December and must be given consideration today. 4 The Goddess Lyssa has five victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last seen earlier in February and holds the leading credentials today. 7 Miss Auramet has seven victories in races of up to five furlongs, finished second when last out and plays a part at the line today. 4 The Goddess Lyssa to win, Exacta 4-7
