Terry Tsirigotis and her son Jim with one of their beautiful birds, soon to be devoured!
Mike Henry
TURF COURSE MEETS TYPICALLY HIGH EXPECTATIONS; HESS LEARNING FAST
Samuel Marin gives praise after winning today’s seventh race on the turf on 3-year-old filly Victoria’s Dancer.
CAMACHO RIDES FOUR WINNERS ON OPENING DAY
Samy Camacho puts up four fingers after his winning ride in today’s eighth race on 29-1 shot Velocissima.
WEDNESDAY’S OPENER HELPS HORSEMEN, JOCKEYS AND FANS PUT PAST BEHIND
(Left to right): Gloria Maseda, Riley Maseda and Jo Duggins of Tampa Bay Nursery & Landscaping plant petunias in front of the tote board in preparation for Opening Day on Wednesday.
FAMILIAR FACES IN NEW PLACES, PLUS NEWCOMERS, STRENGTHEN OPERATION
State Steward Reese Howard, left, with Association Stewards Joelyn Rigione and Brook Hawkins
HORSES BEGIN ARRIVING FOR A MEET THAT ALREADY SEEMS BLESSED
A trio of Thoroughbreds owned and trained by Jim Tsirigotis, Jr., already appears right at home on the Tampa Bay Downs backside.
SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING, TRAINER JOSEPH SET FOR BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE
If Skippylongstocking wins the $1-million Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile on Saturday, trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr., may look back on his Grade III Michelob Ultra Challenger Stakes victory on March 9 at Tampa Bay Downs as his launching pad to glory.
ONE-TWO HURRICANE PUNCH TO DELAY BARN AREA OPENING TO NOV. 4
Lingering hurricane waters throughout the stable area and damage to several barn roofs have forced Tampa Bay Downs officials to reschedule the opening of the backstretch to Monday, Nov. 4. The track remains on schedule...
STAKES PURSES TO RISE IN 2024-25 MEET; STALL APPS ONLINE, DUE SEPTEMBER 16
OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs horsemen and horsewomen will be competing for more money than ever when the 2024-2025 meet begins on Wednesday, Nov. 20, with an extra emphasis on raising the profile (and the bank...
INCREASES IN TOTAL HANDLE, FIELD SIZE HIGHLIGHT SUCCESSUL SEASON
Before the 2023-2024 meet, Tampa Bay Downs received a $5.5-million allocation from the state of Florida for purses and operations. Officials earmarked 90 percent for overnight purses, enabling the track to lure its...
COTTO SCORES CAREER VICTORY NO. 1,000 ON OLDSMAR OVAL’S CLOSING DAY
Pedro Cotto, Jr.
FOR MANY, DERBY A SONG OF REMEMBRANCE; MALDONADO WINS THREE
Gabriel Maldonado rode three winners today — after being honored as Leading Apprentice Jockey for 2023-2024
TAMPA BAY AREA PRODUCT GAFFALIONE TO RIDE DERBY CO-FAVE SIERRA LEONE
Tampa Bay Downs is the place to be Friday and Saturday for Thoroughbred racing and the Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve simulcasts
ARRIAGADA WRAPS UP SECOND OWNERS TITLE; MALDONADO TOP APPRENTICE
Leading Oldsmar apprentice jockey Gabriel Maldonado with his agent, former jockey Eddie Joe Zambrana
“MYSTERY BOUNTY” TOURNAMENT OFFERS $500,000-GUARANTEED PAYOUT
The Silks Poker Room at Tampa Bay Downs and TGT Poker & Racebook are rolling out big payouts in May. The rooms are collaborating on a $500,000-guaranteed “Mystery Bounty” tournament running through Memorial Day,...
O’CONNELL’S PASSION REWARDED WITH THIRD OLDSMAR TITLE; CAMACHO WINS 3
Kathleen O’Connell with jockey Antonio Gallardo before their first-race victory with Dreaming of Abba
BOOT BARN TRAINER OF MONTH’S ARDOR FOR OLDSMAR OVAL FLARES ANEW
Boot Barn Trainer of the Month Michael Simone with 5-year-old gelding Doin’ittherightway
CENTENO SET TO RIDE SUNCOAST WINNER POWER SQUEEZE IN KENTUCKY OAKS
Daniel Centeno
BARBOZA-TRAINED GRAND MO THE FIRST, 3RD IN TB DERBY, IN PURSUIT OF ROSES
Victor Barboza, Jr.
LEADING OWNERS RACE VERY TIGHT; SPIETH STUCK ON 4,998
With seven racing days left in the 2023-2024 Tampa Bay Downs meet, suspense remains in the competition for Leading Jockey and Leading Owner. First, in the Leading Trainer competition, Kathleen O’Connell has 48 winners...