Bauer's Bets: Fast & Firm At Tampa, Thursday's Play OF The Day

Found a runner in Race 1 that may help regain some of the losses incurred lately. BERENI (2) is worth backing at morning line odds of 8-1. He is lightly raced (2) and drops in from Gulfstream where he had faced $20,000 rivals. Today the price tag is $8,000 and he appears to be the only early speed in this field. THE BET: Race 2 is a wide open affair and could be won by a big priced horse. Play a $2 double 2 with ALL in race 1. Also a $5 exacta box BERENI (2) with MT. KATAHIDIN (1). Total Bet $24. GOOD LUCK