Tampa Bay DownsSat, January 17, 2026

CALL SHADD (3) is resuming from a lay-off of nine months and having his first run for the A J Granitz yard. Was in the placings when when resuming from a lay-off last campaign at Turfway Park (Synthetic) over 6f. Expecting a seamless transition. AEONIAN (4) returned last time with a solid second at this track (Dirt) over 6½f. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. NEOSTAR (7) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Strips fitter and can bounce back. XIAO LONG (6) raced below his best last time when eighth over 1m1/2f at this track (Turf), beaten 8 lengths. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.