Free Picks For Tampa Bay Downs - 5/30/20
Race 1 at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,300 and field of eight. 5 Kill Switch has won at both five and seven furlongs, was a winner in his most recent outing in January at the Tampa Bay Downs and another strong outing is expected. 6 Striking Heir has seen success at both six and seven furlongs, finished third in his most recent outing earlier in May at Tampa and cannot be overlooked. 8 Rock The Park has had success two times at seven furlongs, finished first in his most recent outing at Tampa Bay Downs earlier in May, and must be respected. 6 Striking Heir to win, Exacta 6-8
Race 2 at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday is a 1 mile and 40-yard Handicap for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of six. 2 Optic Way has won six races at one mile, finished third in his most recent outing earlier in May at Tampa Bay and will be in the mix at the line. 5 General Paddy has nine victories at one mile, finished fourth in his most recent outing earlier in May, and has consistency on his side. 6 I’m A G Six has won six races of between 5 furlongs and 1 mile, finished second in his most recent outing earlier in May at Tampa Bay and needs to be respected here. 6 I’m A G Six to win, Exacta 6-2
Race 3 on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $11,000 and field of 14. 10 Strict Vow has a victory at seven furlongs, but was well back in her most recent outing last month of Tampa Bay yet is expected to be amongst the leaders at the wire. 3 Bella Linda has won at 1 mile, finished well back in her most recent outing but by dropping a level is much more capable here. 1 Lady Jordan was victorious as a long shot in her most recent outing at Tampa Bay earlier in May and will put up another solid outing on Saturday. 1 Lady Jordan to win, Exacta 1-10
The fourth race on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $11,500 and a field of eight. 4 Uncle Kevin has won at 5 furlongs and although struggled the last time out won his Maiden with ease the race before. 1 Cliffy has a victory at six furlongs, drops a class here, and should be highly respected by the others. 8 River Hawk has won at five furlongs, was far back in his most recent outing earlier in May at Tampa Bay but while dropping in grade will make an impact here. 4 Uncle Kevin to win, Exacta 4-8
The fifth race at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday is a 5-furlong waiver claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $16,000 and field of 14. 6 Solarte has won three races of between four and five furlongs, finished second in her most recent outing in December at Gulfstream and must be considered on Saturday. 3 Midnight Blue Note has won five races of between five and six furlongs, finished second in his most recent outing last month at Tampa Bay, and arrives in solid form. 1 I’m Cardinal has 17 victories in races of between five and six furlongs and finished second in his most recent outing last month at Gulfstream. 3 Midnight Blue Note to win, Exacta 3-1
Race 6 on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs is 6 furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $14,500 and field of nine. 6 Big Money Machine has won 10 races of between 7 furlongs and one mile finished fifth in his most recent outing earlier in May but cannot be ruled out returning to the main track. 7 Doodle Hopper has 13 victories in races of between five and seven furlongs, was the winner in his most recent outing at Tampa Bay and an equal performance will make him hard to beat. 8 Drill’s Li’L Man has three victories in races of between five and six furlongs and finished second in his most recent outing last month at Tampa Bay. 7 Doodle Hopper to win, Exacta 7-8
Race 7 on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $21,000 and field of eight. 8 Olendon has enjoyed success at both seven furlongs and one mile in one furlong, finished fourth in her most recent outing last October at Belmont, and must be respected. 5 Flor De La Mar has seen success twice at 6 furlongs, finished second in her most recent outing last month at Tampa Bay and could go one better on Saturday. 2 Belle Laura has won at 1 mile, will run for the first time out of a new stable and this Filly commands attention. 8 Olendon to win, Exacta 8-2
Race 8 on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $20,000 and field of 13. 9 Alex’s First has won three races at six furlongs and 1 mile and has shown solid workouts which put her on this race's shortlist. 4 Stellar Grace has displayed solid workouts leading up to this race and comes out of a respected barn. 2 Beauty Genius has two victories in races of six furlongs and the last few workouts have been very encouraging. 9 Alex’s First to win, Exacta 9-2
The 9th and final race on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $14,500 and field of 14. 8 Little Code has three wins at one mile and although did not race well the last time out will be competing against the less talented competition. 5 Lady Love has won six races at one mile, was victorious in her most recent outing earlier in May at Tampa Bay, and cannot be overlooked. 6 Igottawhiteface has four victories in races of between 6 furlongs and one mile, finished sixth in her most recent outing last month at Tampa Bay, and making a downgrade here gives her a huge advantage. 6 Igottawhiteface to win, Exacta 6-5
