Tampa Bay Downs Picks- ESMARK Turf Classic Stakes (3/30/2025)

The racing action from Tampa Bay Downs on Sunday features the ESMARK Turf Classic Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Tampa Bay Downs picks for the entire card!

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Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $20k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #10 SUNNY MONDAY (30-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form.
• #13 DOROTEA DREAM (7-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #9 BACKSEAT ROMANCE (3-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
• #12 WHEN IN ROMA (5-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 10 – 13 – 9 – 12

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:30 PM ET; Claiming $18k; 1 mile 40 Y Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #7 ADMIRAL’S WAVE (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid.
• #4 ESTILO MAGICO (4-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #6 DIAMOND MESSA (6-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Should sit a good trip.
• #2 BRAGGADOCIOUS (7-2): Contender. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 6 – 2

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:06 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $53k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 BRIDOZA (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #4 PICO PLAT (9-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #2 RED MILLER (5-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 LOVE BUCKS (15-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 2 – 8

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:39 PM ET; Ocala Breeders’ Sales Sophomore Stakes $110k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 MACHO MUSIC (1-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 P FOUR (8-1): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #5 JUST RELAX (10-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #2 MAD HOUSE (3-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 5 – 2

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:12 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $53k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #11 DIMENSIONALITY (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Decent form of late. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #7 SUGARFINA (15-1): Fringe Contender. Running well of late.
• #2 INESPEREE (8-1): Worth a look. Speed figs match up nicely. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #1 UNCOMMON (7-2): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 11 – 7 – 2 – 1

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:45 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $53k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 ATHENA’S WISDOM (9-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 FACTORBELLA (3-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Productive recent form.
• #3 MORETASTIC (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 PRACTICALITY (7-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 3 – 1

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Stonehedge Farm South Sophomore Fillies Stakes $110k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 R MORNING BREW (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 SPIRITED BOSS (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 WIN N YOUR IN (9-2): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
• #1 FRIDA (4-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 6 – 1

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:48 PM ET; ESMARK Turf Classic Stakes $110k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #2 FOREVER SOUPER (2-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 95 speed rating, which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #9 ECHO LANE (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 BOPPY O (4-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able to find the right setup.
• #12 OTAGO (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 8 – 12

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:25 PM ET; Pleasant Acres Stallions Distaff Turf Stakes $110k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #12 LETS GO KOKO (8-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 CHICK’S SHADOW (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #2 DANCING N DIXIE (5-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to kick home late.
• #11 MOHAWK TRAIL (4-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 12 – 5 – 2 – 11

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:07 PM ET; NYRABETS Sprint Stakes $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 COMEDY TOWN (5-2): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 HURRICANE NELSON (9-2): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #7 CLASSIFY (4-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #5 CHROME GHOST (8-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 7 – 5

Tampa Bay Downs Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:37 PM ET; Equistaff Sophomore Turf Stakes $110k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 WIN WITH FAITH (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #10 EMMETT (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #9 TANK (3-1): Contender. The 81 speed rating is among the best in the field. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 GOOD LONG CRY (4-1): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 10 – 9 – 3

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