Courtesy of The Turf Club Analysts
Tampa Bay - Race #1 - Post: 12:25pm - Maiden Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,000 Class Rating: 59
Rating: 4
#9 QUEEN OF THE NILE (ML=5/2)
#4 WIND KISSED (ML=15/1)
QUEEN OF THE NILE - This is a fairly classic handicapping angle. Play a thoroughbred that finished second in a maiden race last time out but finished well clear of the third horse. Jockey hops back aloft after getting to know the horse by riding last out. That's always a green light. This horse has increased her speed ratings from a fig of 30 to 40 to 56 in a row.
WIND KISSED - The fact that this filly is entered right back into a race so quickly means she's fit and ready. Filly took a little vacation, but has been racing into shape.
Vulnerable Contenders:
#2 MILHOJAS (ML=3/1),
#10 MONTY'S DREAM (ML=7/2),
#1 A B ALLIEBELLE (ML=6/1),
MILHOJAS - Doesn't seem to have enough positive angles to warrant the price. MONTY'S DREAM - You always figure that this horse has a shot to be victorious, but she falters frequently. A B ALLIEBELLE - Just can't bet on this vulnerable equine. Didn't show me anything positive last out or on Jan 21st. Hasn't hit the board in any sprint races of late. Not likely to see her doing it today either.
GUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - QUEEN OF THE NILE - My calculations and statistics say it usually takes a thoroughbred at least 2 races after a layoff to get back into proper shape. That's just what we have here, so I have high expectations for this horse.
Tampa Bay - Race #1 - Post: 12:25pm - Maiden Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,000 Class Rating: 59
Rating: 4
#9 QUEEN OF THE NILE (ML=5/2)
#4 WIND KISSED (ML=15/1)
QUEEN OF THE NILE - This is a fairly classic handicapping angle. Play a thoroughbred that finished second in a maiden race last time out but finished well clear of the third horse. Jockey hops back aloft after getting to know the horse by riding last out. That's always a green light. This horse has increased her speed ratings from a fig of 30 to 40 to 56 in a row.
WIND KISSED - The fact that this filly is entered right back into a race so quickly means she's fit and ready. Filly took a little vacation, but has been racing into shape.
Vulnerable Contenders:
#2 MILHOJAS (ML=3/1),
#10 MONTY'S DREAM (ML=7/2),
#1 A B ALLIEBELLE (ML=6/1),
MILHOJAS - Doesn't seem to have enough positive angles to warrant the price. MONTY'S DREAM - You always figure that this horse has a shot to be victorious, but she falters frequently. A B ALLIEBELLE - Just can't bet on this vulnerable equine. Didn't show me anything positive last out or on Jan 21st. Hasn't hit the board in any sprint races of late. Not likely to see her doing it today either.
GUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - QUEEN OF THE NILE - My calculations and statistics say it usually takes a thoroughbred at least 2 races after a layoff to get back into proper shape. That's just what we have here, so I have high expectations for this horse.