Tampa Bay Downs: Tampa Bay Derby Latest Kentucky Derby Prep

The latest Kentucky Derby Prep takes place on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs. The race features Tapit Trice who is among the top contenders for the first Saturday in May.

Tampa Bay Derby Full Card Selections

Tampa Bay Downs- Race 1

Post: 11:55 AM ET; $19k Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 14

• #4 TAP FIRST (4-1) gets the top selection. He has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #5 AWESOME ENOUGH (7-2) should be competitive in this spot. He has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #13 STRINGS (12-1) is a price horse and has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #11 WOOTDAREITIS (12-1) makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 13- 11

Tampa Bay Downs- Race 2

Post: 12:25 PM ET; $37k Maiden Special Weight going 1 mile 40 yards on dirt; Entries: 7

• #7 PERFORM (9-5) is the top pick. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile 40 yard distance. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #2 RINGSIDE (2-1) should improve off the first start and handled these conditions well on debut
• #6 PROVE WORTHY (7-2) goes out for the Pletcher barn and gets Zayas in the irons.
• #1 STARFORCE (8-1) seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 6 – 1

Tampa Bay Downs- Race 3

Post: 12:57 PM ET; $37k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #4 ROSES BY LIAM (6-1) looks best here. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #1 RAINBOW'S PRIDE (10-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #8 KING MIANO (10-1) has races good enough to beat this group. This one has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #9 ALL OUR MUNNY (3-1) should be competitive in this spot. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Boyd and Gallardo.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 8 – 9

Tampa Bay Downs- Race 4

Post: 1:27 PM ET; $33k Allowance going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 11

• #6 TEXAS SHUFFLE (5-2) gets the top selection. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Mcgaughey and Saez. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #8 SATURDAY NITE GIRL (9-2)shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance.
• #4 EAU CLAIRE (9-2) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #3 SWEET DUTCHESS (5-1) isn't without hope. She makes sense on speed figures. This one could get the right setup in this race.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 4 – 3

Tampa Bay Downs- Race 5

Post: 1:57 PM ET; $50k Handicap going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 11

• #7 PASS THE CHAMPAGNE (3-1) is the top pick. She looks to be the class of the field. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Weaver and Ortiz.
• #5 TAP DANCE FEVER (5-1) goes out for the Bennett barn and gets Ferrer in the irons. This one projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
• #2 STERLING SILVER (4-1) could be in with a shot in this race. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #1 RESTOFTHESTORY (10-1) goes out for the Plesa barn and gets Zayas in the irons.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 2 – 1

Tampa Bay Downs- Race 6

Post: 2:27 PM ET; $37k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 14

• #7 BROKEN HEARTS BAY (3-1) looks best here. She will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #14 ROSARIO'S PRAYER (9-2) shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance. This one will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #4 ABBY'S PLAID (15-1) is a price horse and is well bred for this spot.
• #13 MISSMOLLYORBIT (12-1) could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.

Selections: 7 – 14- 4 – 13

Tampa Bay Downs- Race 7

Post: 3:02 PM ET; $75k Columbia S. going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 10

• #5 LIGHTS OF BROADWAY (6-1) gets the top selection. He goes out for the Casse barn and gets Jaramillo in the irons. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #7 WORTHINGTON (9-2) shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance. This one should be in that first flight of runners throughout.
• #2 SENDERO (8-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
• #10 TALK OF THE NATION (4-1) should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 2 – 10

Tampa Bay Downs- Race 8

Post: 3:33 PM ET; $100k $100,000 Michelob Ultra Challenger S. going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 9

• #2 SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING (8-5) is the top pick. He has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #7 TAX (4-1) looks to be the class of the field.
• #6 THE REDS (12-1) is a price horse and isn't without hope. He runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #4 CLASSIC CAUSEWAY (9-2) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 6 – 4

Tampa Bay Downs- Race 9

Post: 4:04 PM ET; $225k Hillsborough S. going 1 1/8 miles on turf; Entries: 7

• #6 SHANTISARA (2-1) looks best here. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #4 ROUGIR (7-2) appears to be a major player in this race. She seems to fit well enough here. Its hard to argue with the recent form.
• #3 TEMPLE CITY TERROR (6-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #7 SCOTISH STAR (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Pletcher and Saez. This one could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 3 – 7

Tampa Bay Downs- Race 10

Post: 4:45 PM ET; $200k Florida Oaks going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 14

• #10 FREE LOOK (2-1) gets the top selection. She has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Brown and Ortiz.
• #12 TICKER TAPE HOME (15-1) makes sense on speed figures.
• #3 ALPHA BELLA (9-2) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Pletcher and Saez. This one could get the right setup in this race.
• #7 STEPHANIE'S CHARM (15-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 10- 12- 3 – 7

Tampa Bay Downs- Race 11

Post: 5:15 PM ET; $400k Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 12

• #6 TAPIT TRICE (8-5) is the top pick. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Pletcher and Saez.
• #1 LORD MILES (12-1) is a price horse and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He goes out for the Joseph barn and gets Lopez in the irons. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #11 ZYDECEAUX (20-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He has the top overall power rating in the group. This one should be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #2 CLASSIC CAR WASH (8-1) isn't without hope, but would definitely be considered an upsetter. Probably best to leave this one underneath.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 11- 2

Tampa Bay Downs- Race 12

Post: 5:45 PM ET; $32k Maiden Special Weight going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 14

• #5 GALILEO'S JEWEL (7-2) looks best here. She shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance.
• #4 JUSTIFIABLE BELLE (9-2) appears to be a major player in this race. She comes into the race in really good form. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #14 PEDIGEEK (9-2) makes sense on speed figures.
• #10 LIL MISS MOONLIGHT (8-1) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 14- 10

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