Horse racing, Tampa Bay Downs

Tampa Bay Downs opinions for Saturday, March 11

Race 1 – Tam
#8 Tempietto (7-2) ****
Our Eyes: This gelding has been moved to the Dennis Ward barn after trainer Jamie Ness began serving a 100-day suspension. Even effort last time at the level. Jockey Jose Ferrer takes over and he’s 38% with Ward at the meet.
Jeff’s Playbook: 4 units to win, 5 units to place and 6 units to show.

Race 3 – Tam
#5 Road Guard Post (4-1) ****
Our Eyes: Leading rider Daniel Centeno takes the mount on this first-timer for trainer Anthony Margotta, who is 45% with first-time starters. The sire Unbirdled’s Song gets 13% first out winners.
Jeff’s Playbook: 4 units to win, 5 units to place and 6 units to show.

Race 6 – Tam
#4 Lewis Vale (4-1) ****
Our Eyes: Finished a good third in last showing early speed. Jockey Irad Ortiz jumps on for trainer Larry Rivelli, who is 30% with beaten favorites.
Jeff’s Playbook: 4 units to win, 5 units to place and 6 units to show.

Race 7 (Columbia Stakes): 1. #6 Muggsamatic (15-1), 2. #2 Big Bend (8-1), 3. #4 Profiteer (6-1), 4. #10 Holiday Stone (5-1).

Race 8 (Challenger Stakes): 1. #1 Blofeld, 2. #2 Stanford, 3. #5 Adirondack King (3-1), 4. #7 Ami’s Flatter.

Race 9 (Grade III Florida Oaks): 1. Daddys Lil Darling (7-2), 2. #5 La Coronel (5-2), 3. #3 Dynatail (8-1), 4. #9 Compelled (4-1).

Race 10 (Grade II Hillsborough): 1. #6 Isabella Sings (5-2), 2. #7 Light in Paris (6-1), 3. #2 Family Meeting (12-1), 4. #5 Elysea’s World (5-1).

Race 11 (Grade II Tampa Bay Derby): 1. #7 Sonic Mule (6-1), 2. #5 Tapwrit (3-1), 3. #8 State of Honor (4-1), 4. #3 Basha (12-1).

Race 12 – Tam
#2 Dreamadreamforme (6-1) ****
Our Eyes: Lots of nicely bred first-timers in this race but we’ll go with the one that has run twice, once over the track. Jockey Jose Ortiz takes the mount for trainer Ben Colebrook.
Jeff’s Playbook: 4 units to win, 5 units to place and 6 units to show.

Good luck.

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