Tampa Bay Downs Selections - 04/22/08

Results 61-200 (30.5%) +$21.60 (61-27-26) (57.0% ITM)

On Sunday, in the 9th, my soft wager Even Par won easily and paid $3.20. In my contenders only selections, my 2nd race $12 exacta box returned $25.60. My $40 late Pick 3 returned $61.40. So it goes...

I'll be at Tampa Bay Downs on April 27, 28 & 29 touting my 2008-2009 par times, and trainer profiles, as well as my handicapping classes for those who want to learn to make their own figs using the projection method. Stop by the grandstand and say hello or leave a comment with your contact info on the blog if you're interested in any of these services.

On Tuesday, 4/22, I'll be at the Race Palace in Plainview, New York with my beautiful sis. I'll be on the 2nd floor, next to the betting window having lunch. Please come by and introduce yourself.

Tuesday's selections:

1st - DD's 1,2,5,8/10

2nd - Exacta box 10/2,3,8,9

3rd - Exacta box 6,8 and a trifecta 6,8/4,5,9/6,8 for a saver.

4th - Exacta box 2/8,9,10

5th - Exacta box 3,7,10

6th - A prime wager, It's His Time (PP3). Has been racing above par all season with exception of last, however, in that one, he lost in a three horse photo to Steelix and All I Can Get. These two were ITM again last week when they were beaten by Tytus in Optional Claiming $50,000. It doesn't get much better than this. If I had 25K I'd go claim him myself. Bet win and a 3/2,6,7 exacta box for a saver.

7th - Exacta box 7,10

8th - Exacta box 7,9,10

9th - A prime wager, Miltos Express (PP4). I may be partial because I've already cashed several times this season on Miltos Express. However, his last two were in very tough company. In his last, he was beaten by the GLD stakes invader who has won his last six in a row, Valley Loot and TBD's own Trainee who has won or placed in six of his seven starts at the Downs against much better than Miltos will face today. Two back (at today's distance on the grass) Miltos beat Bucky's Prayer (who came back to beat TBD's About 5F on the Turf track record holder Charlie Papa four days ago at GP). Get out of the way! The express is coming at you. If you want a saver make a 4,5 exacta box.

10th - Exacta box 4,7,11

Good luck and good racing!

Johnny B.