Bauer's Bets: Fast & Firm at Tampa Friday's Play Of The Day

Found a longshot with a huge chance today and and maybe we can make up some ground here. In Race 7, BRAVE REQUEST (2) is worth a bet at  8-1 on the morning line. Leading trainer Kathleen O'Connell entered this gelding on the turf last time, but the race was rained off, BRAVE REQUEST rallied and was a game second under leading jock Tony Gallardo. Gallardo stays aboard for this grass attempt today. Also he has the best late pace in this field and he may get a good set up to nail the dueling speedsters. THE BET: $10 win & place on BRAVE REQUEST (2), also, a $2 exacta box with BEYOND THE NILE (3) and NEW NEL (10). Total bet $32. GOOD LUCK