Tampa Bay Downs Selections - 2/17/08

Results 30-116 (25%) -$30.60 (30-12-17) (51% ITM)

Among my selections for yesterday:
In the 5th, my exacta box clicked for $53.80.
My 6th race exacta box clicked for $29.40.
I had the 9th race tri box for $25.60.

My prime wager in the 11th Be Boppin Wynn failed as the favorite, having speed to the stretch and coming up empty. In the 11th, I was all wrong about Colonial Silver, who also went off the favorite and showed little, finishing 11th. So it goes...

On Sunday, a day of rest for the religious and no rest for the weary horseplayer.

In the first, a soft wager. Once More (PP12) figures to win off a strong second in last with an above par 45. Gonzalez should come off the pace as these weaklings bang heads up front. A win for Tom Proctor, albeit on the seventh try for Once More.

In the second, a soft wager. Princess Buckaroo (PP2) should be able to shake free of these again and get that second wind that being alone on the front often brings. Exacta key box 2/5,9

Third - Pass - 2,6

In the fourth, a soft wager. Golden Indy (PP4). The Allen's team up again for their second win of the day (see race 2). Golden Indy looks to be the best of the bunch, with a clean record and decent performances in last two races. I'll key the 4/5,9,10 in the tri.

In the fifth, a soft wager. Da Mullett (PP2) races right where he belongs for winless R Gary Patrick. Last two were good, continued improvement is anticipated. RoHo will complement Da Mulletts running style. Exacta key box 2/7,9

Sixth - Exacta Box 5,8,10

In the seventh, a prime wager. Casblanca Babe (PP4) on the dropdown for the win. Last was a par performance good enough to beat these (even while the comments read "Showed little"). Seven of ten above par. A record anyone would envy. Don't let this one get by. Exacta key 4/289.

Eigth - Pass - 10

Ninth - Exacta box 2,4,5.

In the tenth, a prime bet.Wee Bit Fancy (PP3) is the best bet of the day. Takes this Optional Claimer with a repeat performance of last for win number five. Nine of ten above par. Daniel Centeno rides. The class of this race for sure. My Philly's (PP2) entry doesn't add up. My exacta key 3/4,5.

Eleventh - Pass - 9

Good luck and good racing!

Johnny B.