In this article, racing analyst Keeler Johnson highlights promising horses from his watch list. Nic’s Style, a 5-year-old mare with a 5-for-6 career record, is expected to perform well in the Minaret at Tampa Bay Downs. Despite missing a workout recently, Nic’s Style is considered a strong contender under jockey Junior Alvarado.
Owen Almighty, a talented sprinter, will be tested in the 1 1/16-mile Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay Downs to see if he can handle two turns. While Owen Almighty has excelled in shorter races, his performance in the Sam F. Davis will help determine if he can carry his speed over longer distances.
Two horses, Runaway Happy and Corona Bolt, have been dropped from Johnson’s watch list due to inactivity. Runaway Happy disappointed after a strong debut, while Corona Bolt has not raced since finishing last in a race in January 2024. Johnson’s watch list horses have a 34 percent win rate and a 72 percent in-the-money rate in 2025.
