It doesn’t take log to understand why Towering Gaze is the early line favorite in today’s sixth race, the start of Tampa penultimate week of racing and of greater significance, the start of Wednesday’s late Pick 4.
But the undefeated runner over this ground, while 2-for-2, show a little too much respect in out view.
Now take a look at Azure (7-2). No, she hasn’t been around one turn, but owning great conditioning, tactical speed ,and an outside draw? If those factors don’t help her to get there, I don’t now what will.
But, wait, there’s more. Check out latest run at Tampa Bay Downs, APR 3, Race 8. She saved ground at no point and still managed third, grinding along to the end.
The joseph Arboritanza barn has come alive in the latter starts of this meet and regular partner Roberto Alvarado is taking the re-ride. We’re hoping he employs a stalk-and-crush game plan today
Taking Azure to win at 3-1 or greater and an exacta box with the favorite.