This has an open look about it, a fact likely to be represented by the betting. Doc Kane beat Smoky Blues over track and trip in February and hasn’t been disgraced in a couple of starts since. Northern beat Mr Kisses and Dad’s Yankees here just over two weeks ago for a second win in three starts this year. Josie’s Riddle should appreciate this drop back in grade but HEY JABBER JAW should have come on a bundle for his run here last month and has the past form to land this.
Mr. Kisses (USA) 17-4 (8-6) 3wd advance, missed, 2nd of 10, shd behind Northern (8-8) at Tampa Bay Downs 6f fst in Apr.
Mulled Wine (USA) 55-1 (8-8) 3wd btw, faded early, last of 8, 15l behind Malio's (8-10) at Tampa Bay Downs 1m fst in Mar.
Hey Jabber Jaw (USA) 13-5jfav (8-7) Prompted foe, gave way, 7th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Native Hawk (8-7) at Tampa Bay Downs 6f fst in Mar.
Perfetto (USA) 14-1 (8-8) Btw foes, faded early, 8th of 9, shd behind Lem Me Tel Ya (8-8) at Tampa Bay Downs 6f fst in Mar.
Josie's Riddle (USA) 14-5 (8-8) 4wd early, no threat,, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Malio's (8-10) at Tampa Bay Downs 1m fst in Mar.
Dad's Yankees (USA) 13-5jfav (8-10) Pace inside, weakened,, 3rd of 10, shd behind Northern (8-8) at Tampa Bay Downs 6f fst in Apr.
Smoky Blues (USA) 15-1 (8-6) Prompted foe, gave out, 7th of 9, shd behind Johnny U (8-6) at Tampa Bay Downs 5f gd in Apr.
Northern (USA) 7-2 (8-8) Pressed turn,led,held, won at Tampa Bay Downs 6f fst in Apr beating Mr. Kisses (8-6) by shd, 10 ran.
Karma King (USA) 15-1 (8-11) Drop back,came back on, 4th of 10, shd behind French Quarter (8-9) at Gulfstream 6f gd in Mar.
Doc Kane (USA) 6-1 (8-6) Loomed btw,hemmd late, 5th of 9, shd behind Johnny U (8-6) at Tampa Bay Downs 5f gd in Apr.
