Tampa Bay - The Walker Group

	The Walker Group Leading the way towards the winner's circle at...
Tampa Bay on Friday, April 8, 2011
Please remember to always check program numbers. Odds shown are morning line.

Race 1 12:25pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,000 Class Rating: 77

FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE OCTOBER 8. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE MARCH 8 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 8 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 6 BELL OF BUDDHA 5/1
	# 7 PHALEONOPSIS 5/2
	# 3 MI D' RULER 2/1

BELL OF BUDDHA is the best wager in this race. Posted a strong Equibase Speed Fig in the latest race. Can run another good one in this race. Win percentage under similar conditions may be the key for this filly. The extreme drop in competition can only aid this entrant this time out. PHALEONOPSIS - Boasts formidable Equibase Speed Figures on average overall when put alongside the rest of this group. Has to be given a shot versus this group displaying very good numbers recently and an average speed figure of 65 under similar conditions. MI D' RULER - Will probably come out strong - I have liked the way this filly has moved sharply to the lead recently. She has been racing well as of late while recording strong Equibase Speed Figs.

Race 2 12:50pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 79

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MARCH 8 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 8 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 5 DOLPHIN KEY 5/2
	# 6 PLATINUM ACE 15/1
	# 1 COMITATUS 3/1

I think DOLPHIN KEY is a very good choice. Will most likely be one of the leaders of the bunch going into the midpoint of the race. Reliable average speed figures in dirt sprint races make this racer a contender. PLATINUM ACE - Make a note that this one runs now going off Lasix today. The speed figure of 67 from his most recent race looks very good in here. COMITATUS - Has solid speed figures and has to be considered for a wager here. With Garcia controlling the reins on him, this gelding will almost certainly be able to break out early for this race.

Race 3 1:15pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,000 Class Rating: 53

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000, IF FOR $7,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 10 OMEGA MIRACLE 5/2
	# 5 SCORPITA 10/1
	# 12 DIA MAYO 12/1

My selection in this race is OMEGA MIRACLE. Ran a solid last race. Is a solid contender based on numbers recorded lately under today's conditions. SCORPITA - A solid 74 avg Equibase class rating may give this mare a distinct class edge versus this group. This mare looks like a live longshot. DIA MAYO - Has to be given consideration as she drops to compete against this softer bunch.

Race 4 1:45pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 77

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MARCH 8 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 8 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 7 SNEAKIN THE GOLD 4/1
	# 11 FIVETHIRTEEN 15/1
	# 5 BONUS COVERAGE 5/2

SNEAKIN THE GOLD is my choice. Should come out strong - I have liked the way this gelding has moved sharply to the lead recently. If you gander closely, this entrant has some longshot possibilities. Last time out, this gelding faced a tougher crew. FIVETHIRTEEN - Exhibits the look of a money-making play, averaging a solid 70 speed figure which is one of the top in this field. Appears to have a very strong class edge based on the most recent company kept. BONUS COVERAGE - His 68 average has this gelding with among the most favorable Equibase Speed Figures for this event. Earned a formidable speed rating in the most recent race. Can run another good one in this race.

Race 5 2:14pm - Optional Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $21,400 Class Rating: 101

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $32,000. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MARCH 8 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 8 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $32,000

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 9 STREET CONTENDER 2/1
	# 2 COOPER JUNIOR 9/2
	# 3 WEKIVA WACHEE 7/2

STREET CONTENDER has a quite good shot to take this race. Could provide positive gains based on decent recent speed figures with an average of 93. Is a solid contender - given the 103 Equibase Speed Fig from his most recent race. Bennett has this gelding running well and is a strong selection based on the very good speed figs posted in sprint races as of late. COOPER JUNIOR - Has to be considered - I like the numbers from the last race.

Race 6 2:43pm - Maiden Special Weight - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $20,000 Class Rating: 78

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 8 MARSHALL 4/1
	# 5 L. C. SLEEPY 5/2
	# 2 CLASSIC INDY 20/1

My pick for this event is MARSHALL. With Cotto getting the mount, watch out for this horse. Is a contender - given the 77 speed figure from his most recent race. Overall the speed figures of this pony look very good in this contest. L. C. SLEEPY - His 64 average has this colt with among the strongest speed figures in here. Had one of the best Equibase speed figs of this group in his last contest. CLASSIC INDY - Has been running soundly lately and ought to be on the lead early on. He has quite good class ratings, averaging 88, and has to be considered in this competition.

Race 7 3:13pm - Claiming - 8.2 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,000 Class Rating: 85

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 8. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 1 MY BOY MYKA 5/1
	# 5 TWISTED DREAM 4/1
	# 7 HI POPPY 6/1

MY BOY MYKA looks respectable to best this field. Has been moving soundly and has among the best speed in the race for today's distance. TWISTED DREAM - The rapid return to the track points to a sound effort today. Looks to have a respectable class edge based on the latest company kept. HI POPPY - Posted a respectable speed figure last time out.

Race 8 3:43pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $20,200 Class Rating: 82

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE MARCH 8 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 8 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000, FOR EACH $2,500 TO $20,000 1 LB.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 1 SUMMER IN GIZA 3/1
	# 9 GLORE RACER 6/1
	# 6 IRISH LION 5/1

SUMMER IN GIZA has a quite good shot to take this race. Ought to compete quite well in the pace battle which bodes well with this field. Recorded a reliable speed figure in the latest race. Can run another good one in this affair. Appears to have a solid class edge based on the recent company kept. GLORE RACER - Her 75 average has this filly with among the most respectable Equibase Speed Figures in this race. IRISH LION - Expect a speed boost today from this equine going off blinkers.

Race 9 4:18pm - Optional Claiming - 8.2 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $21,400 Class Rating: 101

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER OR STATE BRED OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $32,000. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE MARCH 8 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 8 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $32,000

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 3 TRIPP O STEEL 7/2
	# 5 TAXES FOR BEN 12/1
	# 2 PONZI SCHEME 5/1

I think about TRIPP O STEEL here. Has performed solidly recently in route races, posting a nifty 89 avg speed rating. Lately Allen has been on fire which may give the edge to this gelding. The speed rating of 97 from his latest affair looks decent in here. TAXES FOR BEN - Will almost certainly go to the front end and should never look back. Ran a strong last race. PONZI SCHEME - Respectable pick to take this race going in a dirt route. Demonstrates the look of a money-making play, averaging a solid 92 speed fig which is one of the best in this group.

Race 10 4:48pm - Optional Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $21,200 Class Rating: 79

FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $75,000. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE MARCH 8 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 8 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $75,000

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 7 INSIDE DEAL 3/1
	# 4 PAR LADY 9/2
	# 3 ANNABEL LEE 5/2

I think INSIDE DEAL is a competitive choice. Formidable average speed figures in turf route races make this horse a solid contender. With one of the most respectable jocks in terms of returns at the window, don't count this filly out. Will probably go to the front end and might never look back. PAR LADY - Ran a strong last race. ANNABEL LEE - This pony enters today's contest with second time Lasix. Overall the Equibase Speed Figures of this animal look quite good in this race.

Race 11 5:20pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,000 Class Rating: 86

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 8. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 7 PROSICO 4/1
	# 10 BIBLIONICO 10/1
	# 2 LION BY MY SIDE 8/1

I think PROSICO is a very good choice. He must be considered given the competitive speed numbers. Is worth looking at and may be a wager - strong Speed Figures (85 average) at today's distance and surface recently. This gelding has a good win percentage in dirt sprint races. BIBLIONICO - Has run solidly when running a dirt sprint race. LION BY MY SIDE - Bettors using horses with this jockey and trainer duo have done quite well recently. Is a definite contender - given the 75 speed figure from his most recent race.