Tampa Bay DownsWed, December 27, 2023

FLIPPING FISH (5) impressed last time with a 2.25 lengths win at this track (Dirt) over this journey. Sound record at this distance with seven wins and seven minor placings from 18 runs and should be hard to stop. SAN COSTANTINO (4) was always forward and boxed on to finish second over 7f at this track (Dirt) last time. Ronald Dale Allen Jr who has four wins when partnering stays on. Likely to feature. REBEL EMPIRE (1) last appeared on October 21 when a good fifth over 5½f at Delaware Park (Dirt), beaten 2.25 lengths. Comes here with definite top-three claims. LORD BERRIER (2) is back from a lay-off of ten weeks. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 5½f at Delaware Park (Dirt). Has to be respected.