1/ST BET Horse Racing Predictions from Tampa Bay Downs and Gulfstream Park:
We are excited to announce a renewed partnership with the fine folks and handicappers at 1/ST BET. Jeremy Plonk and Jeff Siegel will be sharing their expertise on a weekly basis to pass along some ponies that they like for races at various tracks around the country, including Tampa Bay Downs and Gulfstream Park.
For this Wednesday, January 8 article, Jeremy Plonk shares everything you need to know for the racing card for Tampa Bay Downs and Gulfstream Park.
Tampa Bay Downs | Race 8 | 4:15 pm ET
#9 First Act (8-1 morning line odds) had a better-than-looks debut fourth when the six-length winner that day ran away and hid. Notably, this colt was bet to favoritism and well-meant. The third-place finisher from that race returned to win easily in his next start. Win-place bet #9. Exacta box 9-2 with the likely favorite debuting for high-percentage trainer Brad Cox, who rarely brings one to Tampa.
Gulfstream Park | Race 9 | 4:36 pm ET
#2 Vow to Resiliency (5-1 morning line odds) represents a Fernando Abreu barn that won three of five starts last week at Gulfstream (winners paid $4.20, $6.00 and $24.80). This colt has been facing slightly stronger competition and has run decently in two prior chances on the turf. Gets back to that surface Wednesday. Win-place bet #2. Exacta box 2-8 with his Abreu stablemate More for Sure.
