Two victories in 11 days for Don’t Spin Me at Tampa

The late money poured in on Don’t Spin Me in the first race at Tampa Bay Downs Sunday, and the 3-year-old filly easily justified the bettors’ confidence.

Sent off at 3/5 with Antonio Gallardo aboard, Don’t Spin Me was off second in the six-furlong test, but quickly powered into the lead after a :22.66 first quarter. She opened up coming to the turn and from there the outcome was never in doubt as she strolled to the wire 4 1/4 lengths in front. Clocked in 1:12.14, she earned a check for $6,460.

It marked the second victory in a span of 11 days for Don’t Spin Me, who was bred by the familiar team of Ed Seltzer, Beverly Anderson and Joe and Helen Barbazon. The daughter of Handsome Mike raised her record to 3-1-0 in nine starts.