Tampa Bay will featuring 6 stakes on Sunday. Check out our full card Tampa Bay picks for the card.
Full Card Selections
Tampa Bay Picks 3/24/24
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Tampa Bay Picks- Race 1
Post: 12:15 PM ET; $24.5k Starter Optional Claiming going 1 mile 40 y on dirt; Entries: 7
- #3 TIZ HERSELF (7-5) secures the top selection. With tactical speed, this runner is poised to capitalize on a stalking trip.
- #4 AFERDITA (2-1) emerges as a strong contender, capable of handling the distance.
- #6 PASSIONFORTREASURE (8-1) shows promise and shouldn’t be overlooked.
- #1 ANGELAS PARTY GIRL (5-1) could factor into the early pace scenario.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 6 – 1
Tampa Bay Picks- Race 2
Post: 12:45 PM ET; $18k Claiming going 6 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 9
Best Bet of the Card
- #9 NICE BABY (3-1) leads the pack with a strong front-running style. Would love to hold 3-1 on this runner. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS.
- #5 WHATS GOIN ON (7-2) presents a competitive challenge with solid speed figures.
- #7 BINGO STAR (5-1) is worth considering with notable speed figures.
- #1 WIN OR CELLAR (12-1) offers value as a price horse, possessing solid early pace figures.
Selections: 9 – 5 – 7 – 1
Tampa Bay Picks- Race 3
Post: 1:18 PM ET; $53k Maiden Special Weight going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 8
- #2 SALACIOUS (5-2) stands out as the class of the field.
- #4 CARTUCHO (9-5) debuts with potential and warrants attention.
- #7 LIKEBELIVINGNMAGIC (3-1) could improve off the first start and vie for contention.
- #6 SMOOTH PLAYER (10-1) offers value as a price horse and could surprise.
Selections: 2 – 4 – 7 – 6
Tampa Bay Picks- Race 4
Post: 1:48 PM ET; $17k Maiden Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 11
- #4 THAT MAGIC MOMENT (5-2) appears formidable and has been competitive against decent company.
- #2 IM STILL BRAVE (8-1) is a major player with consistent speed figures.
- #3 SPEEDY PIEDY (15-1) presents value as a price horse with potential.
- #5 CITY HUMOR (12-1) offers value and could surprise with the right pace scenario.
Selections: 4 – 2 – 3 – 5
Tampa Bay Picks- Race 5
Post: 2:20 PM ET; $25.5k Claiming going 1 m on turf; Entries: 14
- #2 YOU MUST CHILL (7-2) stands out with the top overall power rating in the group.
- #6 GRADED ON A CURVE (9-2) is a strong contender, boasting solid connections and class.
- #11 INITFORTHELOVE (6-1) presents a competitive challenge with consistent performances.
- #8 INDY LYON (15-1) offers value as a price horse and could surprise.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 11 – 8
Tampa Bay Picks- Race 6
Post: 2:50 PM ET; $110k Stonehedge Farm South Sophomore Fillies S. going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 6
- #2 MYSTIC LAKE (3-5) leads the field as the class act.
- #1 MISS SAYELY (3-1) is a strong competitor, capable of a stalking trip.
- #5 GIRVIN’S PRINCESS (10-1) offers value and could surprise with improved performance.
- #3 EVANORA (8-1) is worth considering and could show improvement.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 5 – 3
Tampa Bay Picks- Race 7
Post: 3:24 PM ET; $110k Equistaff Sophomore Turf S. going 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 7
- #3 CRYSTAL QUEST (9-5) is a top selection with a strong closing kick.
- #2 NINJA STAR (7-2) presents a competitive challenge with tactical speed.
- #5 PREVENT (5-2) is a major player with proven ability over the distance.
- #7 AND UWISH (3-1) is worth considering with competitive performances.
Selections: 3 – 2 – 5 – 7
Tampa Bay Picks- Race 8
Post: 3:54 PM ET; $110k NYRABETS Sprint S. going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 7
- #2 DEAN DELIVERS (2-1) emerges as the top selection with solid recent form.
- #7 MISH (5-2) is a major player with competitive speed figures.
- #1 THE DISTRACTOR (6-1) is worth considering for the exotics with a fair pace scenario.
- #3 BOUNCER (9-2) is another contender for the minor pieces. Even run style makes him a danger to wear them down late.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 1 – 3
Tampa Bay Picks- Race 9
Post: 4:24 PM ET; $110k ESMARK Turf Classic S. going 1 1/8 m on turf; Entries: 8
- #6 ME AND MR. C (9-5) leads the field as the class act.
- #8 OTAGO (6-1) offers value as a contender capable of handling the distance.
- #3 KNOX (3-1) is a strong competitor, projected to mount a late challenge.
- #1 FOREVER SOUPER (6-5) is another contender worth considering for exotics.
Selections: 6 – 8 – 3 – 1
Tampa Bay Picks- Race 10
Post: 4:56 PM ET; $110k Ocala Breeders’ Sales Sophomore S. going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 8
Longshot Play of the Day
- #3 BANDED ROCKET (12-1) emerges as the top selection, offering value and solid power ratings. Bet the longshot play of the card at BetOnline.
- #6 JIGSAW (8-1) is a major player with strong tactical speed.
- #2 SQUINTS (5-1) is another contender with competitive performances.
- #4 PURE CLASS (9-2) is worth considering for exotics with strong overall power ratings.
Selections: 3 – 6 – 2 – 4
Tampa Bay Picks- Race 11
Post: 5:28 PM ET; $110k Pleasant Acres Stallions Distaff Turf S. going 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 9
- #7 MOHAWK TRAIL (3-1) stands out as the top selection, boasting competitive performances.
- #1 SWEET DANI GIRL (3-2) is a strong contender with proven ability on turf.
- #5 TIME PASSAGE (8-1) is worth considering for the exotics.
- #3 BABY STEPS (9-2) presents a strong case for contention in this field.
Selections: 7 – 1 – 5 – 3
Tampa Bay Picks- Race 12
Post: 6:03 PM ET; $18k Claiming going 6 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 14
- #1 POWERTRAIN (6-1) gets the top selection, showing potential to outclass the field.
- #9 WOW WISH (3-1) is another top contender coming into the race in good form.
- #4 CIRCLE THE MOON (5-1) is a major player with solid performances.
- #14 TEJOTA (7-2) is a competitive runner capable of a strong performance.
Selections: 1 – 9 – 4 – 14
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