Tampa today- 1/12

[tenfurlongs]

Undaunted (somewhat) by yesterday's poor showing, here are today's gems:

Race 6- ALW22500 1 1/8 T- #6- And Won (6-1) stretches out following a good third at the same level. Runs his race almost every time, has a good post position compared to other contenders, Gallardo sticks. Granitz barn is humming right along. Stakes-placed #10- Shana Tova (4-1) returns from 6 month layoff, attracts Camacho but looks like he might need one. Still a contender off of previous ability. #12- Fred'stwirlincandy (5-2) sports an admirable turf record, has faced much better opponents, but draws terribly wide here. Will need deft handling to get it done, but jockey Cannon has shown flashes.

TRI- 6/2,9,10/All

Race 8- MSW22500 1 mi. T- #3- Countenance (9-2) was a troubled third from a wide draw, switches to Samy Camacho for the rematch, who has all five of Clement's wins so far this meet (14- 5-3-3). #4- Architect (3-1) goes second-off-the-layoff for Delacour/Centeno after a fast closing fourth last out. Will improve off that run. Linda Rice has a few stalls here this winter, sends out #9- Halsey (9-2) second-off-the-layoff after just missing last time, Gallardo sees fit to ride again. #11- Materium (5-1) gets in from the AEs, the "other" Delacour horse, beat Countenance by three lengths last time, but will be the one forced wide today.

TRI- 4/3,9,11/All

more to follow...

TW

[tenfurlongs]

Race 9- OCLM32000n2x 5f T- #5- Tricks to Doo (8-5) may have found a new home on the lawn following a fast closing second in the Tampa Turf Dash on Dec. 1st. It's scary to think he may well improve off of that effort (:55 1/5), take the short price on top.

TRI- 5/1,2,8/All

TW 

[Hoop]

$69 ex if you boxed 'em