Friday, February 19, 2021

BAUER'S BETS: DIRT FAST, NO TURF RACING TODAY

By Bob Bauer

Because of recent rains the fifth, seventh nd eighth races have ben taken off  the turf   at Tampa Bay Downs.

 Today's play is in Race 5, a mile and forty yards on the main track (originally carded for turf) for $25,000 Maiden Claimers, four years old and up. Post time is scheduled for 2:21 PM. RadioStPete coverage including the live call from legendary announcer Richard Grunder will start at 2:19.

Luckily, (we hope) the choice RAG TAG (7), has shown ability on both running surfaces. He was a good second here on December 9, only missing by a nose at six and one half furlongs vs. Maiden Special company. He drops to face Claiming rivals for the first time today, trainer Eoin Harty wins at a 20% clip with this angle. Veteran rider Jesus Castanon has the return call.

THE BET   $50 to win on RAG TAG (7) and a $2 exacta box with A.K.SAFARI (4) and STARSHIP BUTLER (8) 4,7,8. Total Bet $62  GOOD LUCK!!

PREVIOUS RESULTS  2/17  Had the chalky winner and exacta. Collected $34 on the $20 win bet and $7 on the $2 exacta. The bankroll is $672.50.


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