Additional lifelines vital to Chris Crowley's title performance, enabling him to collect $1,000 first prize and two seats at next season's High Rollers event; Tampa Bay area player Kevin Monaghan finishes second, earns $500 and one seat.

Heavy rain, accompanied by widespread lightning and high winds, force the cancellation of the remainder of the May 5 card after the first race.

Two stakes victories highlight run of four consecutive winners for jockey; trainer Kathleen O'Connell sends out three winners.

Veteran reinsman Ronnie Allen, Jr., has a near-perfect day, with four victories and two seconds from six mounts; we're planning a Kentucky Derby party Saturday, hope you all can make it.

Popular four-time Tampa Bay Downs champion jockey Ronnie Allen, Jr., is battling his addiction, day by day, with strong support from family, friends and community and his own inner strength.

With a fourth consecutive training title assured, Gerald Bennett sees no reason to rest on his laurels; Pablo Morales is a master of the Oldsmar turf.

Among the scheduled events on Kentucky Derby Day is the Hat Contest, with prizes awarded to the winners in men's, women's and children's divisions; Jose Angel Garcia, Pablo Morales each ride two winners today.

Top two Oldsmar jockeys to compete in Saturday stakes at Gulfstream, which will be simulcast here; Mitchell Murrill appears ready to fill void, scoring a hat trick.

Five victories from last nine starters enable Dennis Ward to pull out Rumba Island Bar & Grill Trainer of the Month Award.

Thoroughbred action resumes Wednesday; Oldsmar oval promises plenty of fun on May 4, Kentucky Derby Day.

"Hard-headed" veteran Dean Butler earns Señor Tequila Mexican Grill Jockey of the Month Award; nasty weather arrives on schedule, forces last seven races to be cancelled; Daniel Centeno returns to Laurel to ride Preakness prospect.

Samy wins on his first four, helps Pedro Menendez to his first career training victory; no racing on Easter Sunday.

After an undistinguished racing career, trainer John Pimental turned the bay gelding Welfare Line into a top-notch pony horse. But it's what the now-34-year-old pensioner has done for John and Diana and their family that is noteworthy, and inspiring.

Most Tampa Bay Derby winners since Street Sense in 2007 have gone on to further glory; 18 tickets sold on winning late Pick-5 combination.

Harv Won't Tap rallies from the clouds to win wide-open Lambholm South Race of the Week; pair of long-shot winners ensure Sunday's late Pick-5 will be large.

Reserved Grandstand seats on the May 4 finish line are $10; patrons who pay the $3 general admission fee can access Grandstand seating on a “first-come, first-served” basis, as always.

Kent Sweezey is Salt Rock Tavern Trainer of the Month; Daniel Centeno has 11 victories over last six racing days.

At least three Tampa Bay Downs "graduates" are expected to run in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 4.

Budding law student Tyler Rotstein and career horseman Lee Cameron experienced a feeling Saturday they'll never forget.

Raul Mena credits his faith and his family for helping him to come back from a serious accident at 19 and a recent 0-for-36 skid, earns Señor Tequila Mexican Grill Jockey of the Month Award; Samy Camacho, Ronnie Allen, Jr., each ride two winners; major Kentucky Derby prep races to be simulcast Saturday.