Tampa Bay DownsSat, March 02, 2024

ROCKINGHAM JOE (4) had been in sound form but last start he was safely held when eighth over 1m at this track (Turf). Today's rider D E Centeno has a decent record aboard this four-year-old entire so he can improve sharply. LOYAL LOUIE (6) is a last-start winner over 5½f at Gulfstream Park (Synthetic), showing good early speed on the occasion and leading throughout to score by 1.3 lengths. Commendable record at this trip with a win and five minor placings and is sure to run well. MISTERCHILLIWILLI (9) was safely held when second last time out over 6f at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to bounce back. CHARGING AERO (1) settled at the rear then stoked up nicely in the straight to finish fourth over 6f here last time. Solid top-three hope.