We have a great stakes filled card down in Tampa. Add that with the best wager rewards at Iron Bets, and you have a recipe for a hell of a Saturday. Let’s Ride.
Race 5: 1 1/16 Mile. G3 Michelob Ultra Challenger Stakes
#6 Skippylongstocking (7/5) – Skippy has run well vs tougher in his last few starts and finally gets class relief today. Whenever he takes on Grade 2 company or less on a fast dirt track, he gets his picture taken. He should get an ideal outside stalking trip today too.
Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) Columbia Stakes
#9 Dream On (4/1) – This colt was underrated last year, setting scorching paces in Grade 1 Races and never quitting. He won his comeback race nicely last time and showed the ability to rate. Now 2nd off the layoff, shortening to his best distance and getting a rider upgrade. Dream On looks primed to run his best. Irad taking the mount for Casse in a race with two Chad Brown runners is a very positive sign as well.
Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.G3 Florida Oaks
#6 Lush Lips (4/1) – This filly was rank, fighting Gaffalione entering the first turn last time. Despite wasting energy early, she still dominated on the front end. They take the blinkers off today to have her relax, but she still has natural speed. In a race without much pace, Lush Lips looks to get a favorable trip and will be tough to pass in the stretch.
Race 11: 1 1/16 G3 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby
#3 Hill Road (4/1) – This colt has the highest potential of any 3-year-old in the country. No that is not hyperbole. His 3rd in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile last fall was as impressive a race as you’ll see. He ran an enormous late pace figure closing into a crawling pace and against the flow. That effort was in his first race on dirt, routing, and in the US for a low % barn. To run so well overcoming all that, Hill Road could be special. Now making his first start in the New Year for Chad Brown, the Conductor is excited to see what he is capable of.
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