Tampa Bay DownsSun, February 18, 2024

MR RIPPLE (2) returned from a lay-off a month ago when he was prominent at the bend before being beaten 3 lengths into fourth over 1m at Gulfstream Park. Won't find this as tough so he is a leading contender. CONSPIRACY FACT (1) lifted strongly to get the prize by 0.3 lengths three runs back at this track (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Winning rider Jose A Batista sticks. Best form puts him right in this. RARE JEWEL (7) saluted at this track two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when prominent at the bend before finishing second over 7f at this track, beaten 0.1 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. VALIANT WEST (8) settled well back then came home powerfully to score by 0.3 lengths over 1m1/4f at this track (Dirt) last time out. Can feature in the finish again.