Tampa Bay DownsSat, February 08, 2025

NUTELLA FELLA (2) was well fancied when resuming last start over 7f at this track (Dirt) when second, beaten 2 lengths. Winning rider Junior Alvarado stays aboard. Best form puts him right in this. CARAMEL CHIP (4) is a distance specialist who made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 7f at Gulfstream Park after being prominent at the corner. The engagement of I Ortiz Jr is a positive move. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is capable of running a bold race. PURE CLASS (5) went forward over 7f in Listed grade at this track (Dirt) last time but found one better. Change of rider to Pascacio Lopez who has an excellent strike rate when in the saddle, including two wins. Fitter and expected to run well. LIFE IS PRECIOUS (7) is putting together some solid results. Finished third at this track (Dirt) two starts back then got the job done by 1.75 lengths last time out over 7f at this track (Dirt). Finds a suitable race and can play a major role.