Handicapping: Grade 3 Sam F. Davis Stakes

By Rick Francis —-

The eyes of the sporting world will be focused on the Tampa Florida area this weekend as Super Bowl LV takes place Sunday but one earlier Tampa Bay Downs will host it’s 41st Festival Preview Day highlighted by the running of the Sam F. Davis Stakes for three-year-olds, with Derby points on the line it should be a competitive affair.

Race 11) 1&1/16th Mile. Sam F. Davis S. DAVIS S.. Grade III. Purse $250,000 (includes
$50,000 Other Sources) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS
Post Time: ( 5:02)/ 4:02/ 3:02/ 2:02

5) Smiley Sobotka (Romans/Centeno); overtaken late last out in the Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club; well rested with some monster works to view.

3) Known Agenda (Pletcher/Velazquez); Curlin colt is one across in his three career starts; throw out Remsen as track was very sloppy.

9) Candy Man Rocket (Mott/Alvarado, J.); routes for the first time; speed figures put this Candy Ride colt right there.

4) Millean (Pletcher/Alvarado, R.); maiden score last out was Blame colt’s second straight strong showing; form is on the upswing.

1) Hidden Stash (Oliver/Diaz); winner of two straight with both wins posting top speed figures.

Field From Rail Out:

1) Hidden Stash (Oliver/Diaz)
2) Joe Man Joe (Fisher/Villa-Gomez)
3) Known Agenda (Pletcher/Velazquez)
4) Millean (Pletcher/Alvarado, R.)
5) Smiley Sobotka (Romans/Centeno)
6) Runway Magic (Arnold/Leparoux)
7) Boca Boy (Winebaugh/Gallardo)
8) Nova Rags (Mott/Camacho)
9) Candy Man Rocket (Mott/Alvarado, J)
10) Ricochet (Danner/Castanon)
11) Lucky Law (Biancone/Albarado)
12) Last Investment (Hendry/Santos)
AE 13) Tiz Tact Toe (Hess/Quinonez)

SELECTIONS: 5, 3, 9, 4, 1