Wednesday Racing Picks: Tampa Bay Downs

Race 1 - PICK: Aunt Irene

- Although the likely favorite, Aunt Irene is going to be tough to beat in the opener at Tampa. The four-year-old posted a solid effort in defeat last time out at the track and a repeat of that will see her go close

Race 2 - PICK: American Driven

- The majority in this field are exposed types, but the selection has only had three runs and has placed in two of them. The third place finish last time over track and trip hinted at plenty of promise and he can improve past these

Race 3 - PICK: Poznan

- Poznan displayed plenty of speed last time out when only narrowly beaten over 7f here last time out and the drop back to 6f is expected to suit. He can win it from the front today

Race 4 - PICK: Scarlet Bow

- Having won her last three, Scarlet Bow enters race four as one of the in-form horses on today's card and it would be foolish to back against her in search of the four-timer

Race 5 - PICK: Perp

- Never Have I Ever is a danger to all dropping in grade but is yet to win over 6f and it's suspected he's better at 5f. Therefore, a chance is taken on Perp who ran a solid race over track and trip last time and his turn is near

Race 6 - PICK: Marchenwald

- The selection Marchenwald is the most likely winner in a race that won't take much winning. She posted a solid effort over the course and distance last time out and should take the beating

Race 7 - PICK: Sky Mischief

- Sky Mischief was beaten six lengths last time out at Gulfstream but that was a much better race than this and his previous two runner-up finishes set the standard back down in class. Sense Of Justice is a danger but the concern is why he's been off the track since July 

Race 8 - PICK: Bitcoin Passion

- Our Country hasn't been seen since the Juvenile Turf, but sets a good standard on that run. However, it's worth chancing Bitcoin Passion who looked a special talent when winning on debut and it's worth noting that he was backed into favoritism on the day