Tampa Bay DownsFri, February 23, 2024

BACK TO REALITY (7) was well in commission when resuming last start over 6f at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) when third, beaten 2.5 lengths. Expected to be in the finish with the addition of blinkers. FINAL VERDICT (6) finished second last time out over 5½f at this track (Dirt), making it three career minor placings. Has been in the frame at all three runs at this track. Sure to prove very tough to beat. IM STILL BRAVE (1) is a eight-start maiden who looks close to breaking the duck after finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs, most recently when 4.5 lengths away in second over 5½f at this track. Should be in the finish again. AMERICAN LAD (5) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a lay-off then again missed the frame last start over 1m at this track, beaten 24 lengths into tenth. Nicely placed to find some form.