Opening Day, Tampa Bay Downs
PacMan
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Day 1: Saturday, 12.08.07
Race 1/ Tradition says to play every horse to win this race to ensure a cash positive meet - considerate it done. The two that have gotten extra attention are Mt Greylock and Fish Fly Soup. They will be used as keys for the exotics and have w/p action.
Race 2/ Key Stone Point is given top billing for this race but with the lowly m/l of 2:1, theres no value to that. The solution, use as key for exotics over Imacraftychoice, Elusive Knight, Billys Ace, Poundcake and Toast to Monty.
Race 3/ After Mr. Chalky wins a race, the following one has generated some nice double-digit winners. With that in mind, going to use So Honorie, A Crafty Fellow, North Stardom and Smarty Smith on top and in an exacta box.
Race 4/ In this race, there is but one choice for this person. Nickel Candy is whom will be used as a key for exotics. The other Z-man historically has done well on the lawn even off layoffs (applies here). This one does qualify for a play-back in next outing if doesnt win (less injury).
Race 5/ Going to give Brown Eyed Cat and Dependabilty an extra look in the paddock, walking ring and post parade.
Race 6/ This is the chalkiest race on the card as one of these two should win the race, either Oasis Storm or Classy and Elusive. Both have m/ls of 3:1 or less. Take a good look at the place and show pools for those wholl be hitting the exotics as there is usually enough insight to be hand from them to complete your ticket(s).
Race 7/ Lets take a shot at pulling a $20+ winner (based upon m/l) this race with Cartage Agent and Robyn Chief. Both will be used as keys for exotic tickets as well as w/p action.
Race 8/ How about a double keyed ticket? Ok, you got. Lets use Anjiz Crypto and Causin Confusion on top with both under as well as Smooth Lover and Barney Smith for an exacta and trifecta/triple.
Race 9/ Best horse in the race is Ivannarun. The lone question is, will fire today? If chalks not your thing, take another look at Alex Ingram and/or Price Cortez. An exacta is worth taking a chance for those with a few extra dollars.
Race 10/ For the days featured race, Message of a Myth, Charlie Papa, Avante and Robin des Concorde have all gotten my attention. Can see some nice exotics if this falls the right way.
Race 11/ Going to box Commander Bay, Gallant Lover, Fiore De, Replete and Eleanors Groom in the exotics and have a ticket on each ones nose to close the days action.
Race 1/ Tradition says to play every horse to win this race to ensure a cash positive meet - considerate it done. The two that have gotten extra attention are Mt Greylock and Fish Fly Soup. They will be used as keys for the exotics and have w/p action.
Race 2/ Key Stone Point is given top billing for this race but with the lowly m/l of 2:1, theres no value to that. The solution, use as key for exotics over Imacraftychoice, Elusive Knight, Billys Ace, Poundcake and Toast to Monty.
Race 3/ After Mr. Chalky wins a race, the following one has generated some nice double-digit winners. With that in mind, going to use So Honorie, A Crafty Fellow, North Stardom and Smarty Smith on top and in an exacta box.
Race 4/ In this race, there is but one choice for this person. Nickel Candy is whom will be used as a key for exotics. The other Z-man historically has done well on the lawn even off layoffs (applies here). This one does qualify for a play-back in next outing if doesnt win (less injury).
Race 5/ Going to give Brown Eyed Cat and Dependabilty an extra look in the paddock, walking ring and post parade.
Race 6/ This is the chalkiest race on the card as one of these two should win the race, either Oasis Storm or Classy and Elusive. Both have m/ls of 3:1 or less. Take a good look at the place and show pools for those wholl be hitting the exotics as there is usually enough insight to be hand from them to complete your ticket(s).
Race 7/ Lets take a shot at pulling a $20+ winner (based upon m/l) this race with Cartage Agent and Robyn Chief. Both will be used as keys for exotic tickets as well as w/p action.
Race 8/ How about a double keyed ticket? Ok, you got. Lets use Anjiz Crypto and Causin Confusion on top with both under as well as Smooth Lover and Barney Smith for an exacta and trifecta/triple.
Race 9/ Best horse in the race is Ivannarun. The lone question is, will fire today? If chalks not your thing, take another look at Alex Ingram and/or Price Cortez. An exacta is worth taking a chance for those with a few extra dollars.
Race 10/ For the days featured race, Message of a Myth, Charlie Papa, Avante and Robin des Concorde have all gotten my attention. Can see some nice exotics if this falls the right way.
Race 11/ Going to box Commander Bay, Gallant Lover, Fiore De, Replete and Eleanors Groom in the exotics and have a ticket on each ones nose to close the days action.
Comments
The AE's scratching do not change anything. The scratches in the 3rd, 10th and 11th are found to be acceptable for selections listed although in the curtain closer we lost Gallant Lover.
Race 1/ Was able to score a $10.00 place ticket.
Race 2/ One of the underlings scored the victory.
Race 3/ At least the 30:1 shot hit the board or we'd have been blanked.
Race 4/ Nickel Candy got the win and headed a $2,221.10 (less taxes) one dollar quad.
Race 5/ A complete miss.
Race 6/ Winner and third.
Race 7/ Our 10:1 m/l finishes second.
Race 8/ Double key missed badly.
Race 9/ Three horses listed, three finish in the money.
Race 10/ Best of the lot showed (paying $7.60 - that's a very good price).
Race 11/ $11.20 winner and the fourth place finisher - whoops!
All in all, was much fun and looking forward to day two's action.