Apprentice breaks into the ranks of victorious jockeys on a horse owned and trained by his father.

Fourth hike of the meeting a tribute to quality of racing, full fields and bettor interest around the country.

Tampa Bay Downs, City of Oldsmar share sense of pride in mutually beneficial relationship; Ronnie Allen, Jr., rides three winners.

Salt Rock Tavern Jockey of the Month Hector Rafael Diaz, Jr., adds two victories to his Oldsmar ledger; Saturday's late 50-cent Pick-5 an enticing carrot for bettors; simulcasts of Arkansas Derby, Stonestreet Lexington on tap.

Antonio Gallardo is taking aim at a sixth Tampa Bay Downs riding title, which would tie Daniel Centeno and Mike Manganello for the most in track history; Oldsmar Cup is Saturday.

Antonio Gallardo moves closer to Samy Camacho in jockey standings with three-victory performance; owner-trainer Ron G. Potts, jockey Huber Villa-Gomez combine for back-to-back scores.

With Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby winner Helium training up to the Run for the Roses, Candy Man Rocket and Hidden Stash need strong efforts Saturday to stay in the discussion.

May 2 will be final day for announcer who shared his lifelong passion for the sport with fans far and wide.

Jose Ferrer may have found secret to eternal youth -- he wraps up a March to remember with three winners on his 57th birthday.

All-time Florida Cup handle record of $7.7-million as local fans, bettors take state-bred competitors to heart; check out recaps of each stakes.

Ideal weather expected for Florida Cup; Kitten's Spa sets course record in Tampa Turf Test.

Conditioner sends out six winners from 26 starters, while posting a 65-percent in-the-money mark, to win Salt Rock Tavern honor; Hector Diaz, Jr., Alonso Quinonez each ride two winners; fourth legs of Tampa Turf Test are Saturday.

Cody Axmaker enjoys the challenge of balancing a healthy family life with his ambition to become a top trainer.

The state's tradition of breeding, raising and racing top-quality Thoroughbreds will be on full display.

Trainer Bill Mott says Pasco Stakes winner Nova Rags deserves a shot; Soup and Sandwich to face major class test; Samy Camacho, Ronnie Allen, Jr., each ride two winners on today's card.

The 2020-2021 stakes schedule has six races left, all next Sunday and all for Florida-breds who will seek to use those opportunities as a launching pad.

Tampa Bay Downs trainer Sharon Boland's father is 1950 Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Bill Boland.

Responding with verve to jockey Antonio Gallardo's prompting, maturing 3-year-old filly runs away with allowance/optional claiming feature.

Biggest day of season for state-breds is fast approaching; Samy Camacho rides two winners today; Maria Bowersock sends out two winners.

After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, registered Florida-breds get a deserved day in the sunshine while competing for $660,000 in purse money.