Join us for another day of exhilarating horse racing at Tampa Bay Downs this Wednesday, December 13th, 2023. Using the expert insights from the Raymond Track Report by ATS STATS, here's a detailed look at the top picks for the first three races.
Race 1 – Maiden Claiming, $8,000 Purse, 12:50 PM
Distance: 1 Mile 40 Yards on Dirt
Leading the pack in the first race is Ghoststryder (9), ridden by A A Gallardo with an impressive 49% win rate, standing at 7-2. Following closely is Unxpected Tiger (7) with A S Arroyo (42%) at 9-2, and Etretat (10) under D Centeno (38%) at 10-1. The joker in this race is Sir Austin (8). Alternates to watch include Perfect Moon (1) and Hollywood Hero (2). Key betting suggestions are exacta boxes of 9/7, 7/10, and 10/8, and trifecta boxes of 9/7/10 and 8/7/10.
Race 2 – Maiden Claiming, $25,000 Purse, 01:20 PM
Distance: 6 Furlongs on Dirt
The second race is headlined by Sa Sa Sa (9), piloted by A Santos (32%), and listed at 4-1. Offering value is Inside Secret (3) with N A Ortiz (30%) at 20-1 and Dr Schuster (5) ridden by J E Morelos (29%) at 6-1. Keep an eye on the joker El Rojo Vivo (6). Also, consider the alternates Rocket Dragon (4) and D Buckaroo (8). Betting options include exacta boxes of 9/3, 3/5, and 5/6, and trifecta boxes of 9/3/5 and 6/3/5.
Race 3 – Maiden Claiming, $20,000 Purse, 01:50 PM
Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on Turf
The third race features Amor Salvaje (3) with A S Arroyo (42%) at a promising 15-1. Good Value (4), ridden by S Camacho (38%), is next at 3-1, closely followed by Pep Rally (10) under D Centeno (38%) at 5-2. The joker for this race is Keep On Rockin (6). Not to be overlooked are alternates Unifieds Princess (2) and Origami Girl (11). Recommended bets are exacta boxes of 3/4, 4/10, and 10/6, and trifecta boxes of 3/4/10 and 6/4/10.
As always, while these selections provide a strategic guide, the outcomes in horse racing are unpredictable and dynamic. Best of luck to all participants and bettors at Tampa Bay Downs!