Tampa Bay Picks- 2025 Wayward Lass Stakes

The racing action from Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday features the Wayward Lass Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Tampa Bay Downs picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM ET; Claiming $18k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 PARALEGAL (5-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #1 BANG A RANG (2-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 SEVEN ANNIVERSARY (4-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently.
• #4 MILCHIN (10-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 5 – 4

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:58 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $54k; 1 mile 40 Y Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 LURE HIM IN (6-5): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 94 speed rating, which is among the top in the group. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #3 FORTYSIXCOUNTS (6-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #4 SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD (7-2): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #7 SIR SAFFER (4-1): Fringe Contender. Goes out for the combination of Ferrer and O’Connell.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 4 – 7

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:28 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $53k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #2 COSTA AMALFITANA (8-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Comes in with solid form.
• #8 CEASE FIRE (3-1): Major Player. Goes out for the combination of Ortiz and Clement.
• #3 GOSHAKI GOSHAKI (15-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Has experience at this level.
• #14 MT. D’ORO (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 3 – 14

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:58 PM ET; Pasco Stakes $150k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 OWEN ALMIGHTY (4-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Goes out for the combination of Ortiz and Lynch.
• #5 NAUGHTY RASCAL (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Likely to get forward position.
• #4 ROOKIE CARD (3-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #3 COCKEYED (20-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 4 – 3

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:28 PM ET; Gasparilla Stakes $150k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 WIN N YOUR IN (2-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 MRS WORLDWIDE (5-2): Contender. Running well of late. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #2 DANCING MAGIC (3-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #3 LYNN’S MILKY WAY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 2 – 3

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:58 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $53k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #12 STARSHIP BOEING (4-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 BACK TO GRIDLOCK (3-1): Major Player. Goes out for the combination of Ortiz and Brown. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 ENCHANT (7-2): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #4 LADY ABERDEEN (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 12 – 2 – 9 – 4

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:28 PM ET; Wayward Lass Stakes $100k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 ABUNDANCIA (4-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Goes out for the combination of Vasquez and Barboza.
• #1 PEIGNOIR (2-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 DREAM CONCERT (6-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 AMERICAN RETRO (10-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 2 – 4

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:58 PM ET; Allowance $53k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #14 RACHELS SONG (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #7 MAMA BELLA (6-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #13 ROSE VIEW (15-1): Worth a look. May be able to find the right setup.
• #5 ATMIDNIGHT (10-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 14 – 7 – 13 – 5

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:28 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $54k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 NUTELLA FELLA (4-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #1 THRILL OF IT (5-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Speed figures match this group well.
• #7 CHROME GHOST (6-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #2 GO OTTO GO (8-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 7 – 2

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:58 PM ET; Claiming $25.5k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #3 EDDIE THE GREAT (6-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Decent form of late.
• #5 A WESTERN YARN (3-1): Major Player. Can run with these. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #10 JUSTINTIMEFORWINE (5-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to kick home late.
• #8 POLICY OPTION (9-2): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 10 – 8

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