Tampa Bay DownsWed, December 17, 2025

RANCHO VISTA (12) led throughout last start to score an effortless 2 lengths win over 6f at this track (Dirt). Will prove very tough to beat. BELLA MENDY (10) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just 0. 3 lengths away in second over 5½f at Gulfstream Park (Synthetic) after being in the firing line all the way. Has the pace to be thereabouts from the outset. Won't find this as tough so she is sure to prove hard to beat. DOWN IN THE BAYOU (7) resumes from a lay-off of nine weeks. Has filled a minor placing at both when resuming runs. Opened last prep with a third over 5½f at Gulfstream Park. One of the better prospects. WIDERTHANAMILE (13) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 12 lengths away in 11th over 1m1/4f at Gulfstream Park. Has her share of ability and is a top-three prospect.