The Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs could also be a Kentucky Derby Offered by Woodford Reserve prep, however it additionally serves as a invaluable steppingstone to the richer March 9 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby, which provides 50 qualifying factors to the winner.

Within the case of the Davis, there’ll 20-10-6-4-2 factors on the road for the highest 5 finishers amongst a big area of 12 within the 1 1/16-mile stakes.

1. El Principito (50-1, morning-line odds): Confirmed pace and drained within the seven-furlong Pasco Stakes right here. Even with the rail, two turns appears a tricky problem for him.

JOCKEY: Gabriel Maldonado; TRAINER: Michael Laurato

2. Tireless (12-1): Broke his maiden right here at Tampa in most up-to-date begin and hails from high connections. Can’t be ignored on this spot.

JOCKEY: Antonio Gallardo; TRAINER: Todd Pletcher

3. Patriot Spirit (6-1): Received a six-furlong stakes right here however his preliminary attempt in a one-mile stakes was not inspiring. Must be a part of the early tempo however might not hold round till the top.

JOCKEY: Samy Camacho; TRAINER: Michael Campbell

4. Loopy Mason (10-1): Confirmed a pleasant closing kick to win an allowance race right here and will have little hassle with the space. Appears like a principal menace.

JOCKEY: Mychel Sanchez; TRAINER: Gregg Sacco

5. No Extra Time (7-2): Was a aggressive fifth in Gulfstream’s Mucho Macho Man Stakes final time. Figures to be well-suited by the 2 turns and shouldn’t be ignored.

JOCKEY: Paco Lopez; TRAINER: Jose D’Angelo

6. Agate Highway (5-1): A Grade 2 winner on turf makes his grime debut within the Sam F. Davis. As a son of High quality Highway, the swap might not hassle him. Positively an intriguing risk given the connections.

JOCKEY: Jose Ortiz; TRAINER: Todd Pletcher

7. Copper Tax (5-1): Didn’t fireplace on a muddy monitor within the Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct. Earlier than that, his efforts had been promising. Exercises point out he may be poised for a bounce-back effort.

JOCKEY: Charlie Marquez; TRAINER: Gary Capuano

8. Everdoit (30-1): Drained and wound up sixth within the Mucho Macho Man, however his two greatest efforts are at Tampa and he might be a horse for course.

JOCKEY: Huber Villa-Gomez; TRAINER: Kevin Rice

9. Change of Command (3-1): Comes off a pair of wins at Gulfstream Park and appears to be getting higher with every begin for a Corridor of Fame coach. Has sufficient pace to remain near the tempo and has already gained on the distance. There’s a lot to love right here.

JOCKEY: Tyler Gaffalione; TRAINER: Shug McGaughey

10. West Saratoga (8-1): Was a distant second within the Pasco Stakes and might want to take an enormous step ahead right here to be a high contender.

JOCKEY: Jesus Castanon; TRAINER: Larry Demeritte

11. Fulmineo (15-1): Was second to Loopy Mason right here in an allowance race however the publish place might be powerful to beat at this distance.

JOCKEY: Daniel Centeno; TRAINER: Arnaud Delacour

12. Elysian Meadows (15-1): Is undefeated in two begins however has but to race past 6 ½ furlongs. Looms a tricky task from this publish, although being educated by Corridor of Famer Invoice Mott is an enormous optimistic.

JOCKEY: Junior Alvarado; TRAINER: Invoice Mott

THE PICK: Change of Command

LIVE LONGSHOTS: Loopy Mason, Tireless

SUPERFECTA: 9-6-4-2