Tampa Bay DownsSat, December 13, 2025

FORTUNATE RYDER (4) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 3 lengths when fourth in a 1m contest at Gulfstream Park eight weeks ago after being in contention on the turn. Finds an easier assignment and can take this out. EFFICACY (10) was beaten 1. 3 lengths into second at Laurel two starts ago then finished 6 lengths from the winner in fourth last time at Laurel (Turf). Backmarker who keeps coming. Great chance to break through. GRAND LIAM (7) closed last prep with a tenth over 1m1f at Colonial Downs on September 6. Worth noting that he opened the last campaign with a minor placing at Colonial Downs over 1m1/2f. Has managed four minor placings from five runs at this circuit. One of the main contenders. AND THATS MY STORY (5) resumes from a lay-off of 11 weeks and is having his first try on a turf track under new trainer Michelle Castillo. Finished eighth at Turfway Park (Synthetic) over 6½f at the when resuming run last time in work. Should be prominent from the outset. Not to be discounted.