Trainers and their charges enjoy the laid-back environment of the Oldsmar barn area, which opened Tuesday in advance of Opening Day on Nov. 24.

Imperial Hint seeks to turn tables on Roy H in TwinSpires Sprint; Catholic Boy takes on elders in Classic; Oldsmar trainer Kathleen O'Connell has high hopes for Stormy Embrace in Filly and Mare Sprint.

The 17th annual, six-race Florida Cup has a full roster of race sponsors; with Opening Day on horizon, Thoroughbreds set to arrive; Tampa Bay Downs to simulcast 35th Breeders' Cup on Friday and Saturday.

This season's stakes schedule offers a record $3.74-million in purse money, with a 15-percent Florida Cup Day increase fueled through the FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes program; $1-million Festival Day, highlighted by Grade II, $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby, is March 9; stall applications are due Friday.

By donating a portion of their earnings, bettors at Tampa Bay Downs can assist retired Thoroughbreds through a joint venture between the racetrack, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and AmTote International.

Come-from-behind victory in fourth race swung the tide in veteran rider's favor; Shane Laviolette wins pair for trainer Efren Loza, Jr.

Jose Alvarez rides two winners to take first-day lead in $5,000 Jockeys' Challenge; track, horsemen donate $57,535 to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

A pair of eight-race Thoroughbred cards on Saturday and Sunday, combined with Corgi races, a seafood festival and musical entertainment on Saturday, serve as a perfect lead-in to the nation's birthday for racing fans.

Popular former jockey Lisa Misiewicz Henry died Friday at 59.

Eight events, including two with guaranteed prize pools of $125,000 and $50,000, draw top players seeking large cash prizes, outstanding competition and fun atmosphere.

Veteran of at least 20 racetracks living the sweet life after his owner decides it's time.

Meeting leaders Gerald Bennett, Antonio Gallardo, Rich Averill and Jose A. Bracho are honored with trophies between races, congrats to all and appreciation for their support of racing and Tampa Bay Downs; Shannon Uske rides three winners, two for Bobby Raymond; Samy Camacho rides two winners to get to 100 for the meeting.

Noble Drama rallies under Willie Martinez to capture FTBOA Silver Charm Florida Sire Stakes; 20-year-old jockey Jose A. Bracho wins FTBOA Ivanavinalot on Prospective Lady; Fan Appreciation Day is Sunday; Justify runs competition off their feet to win Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, probably would have done so on bounce-house surface.

Saturday's FTBOA-sponsored stakes honor racing legends Silver Charm, Ivanavinalot; action starts early with first Churchill Downs simulcast at 10:30 a.m.; Ademar Santos is Senor Tequila Jockey of the Month; Samy Camacho keeps clicking, rides three winners and has 45 over last 20 Oldsmar racing days; Gerald Bennett, Averill Racing take charge in trainer, owner races.

Beginners, low handicappers seeking an edge and professionals all benefit from the insights of The Downs Golf Practice Facility professional, who takes prestigious honor for the second time.

Flameaway, Magnum Moon and Vino Rosso bidding to become fourth Kentucky Derby winner with Tampa Bay Downs experience; Samy Camacho, Ademar Santos ride two winners apiece.

The winner of the May 5 FTBOA Silver Charm Florida Sire Stakes earns retirement at Old Friends, where the celebrated Hall of Fame Florida-bred for whom the race is named resides; Antonio Gallardo and Samy Camacho each ride three winners, helping Gerald Bennett and Kathleen O'Connell remain tied atop the trainer standings.

Fear the Cowboy has trainer Efren Loza, Jr., counting his blessings, and a 10-for-18 mark at the Oldsmar oval is quite the dessert; Antonio Gallardo rides both Loza winners and one more, to boot; Ademar Santos wins two.

Low-key conditioner Darien Rodriguez has won with his last four starters and six of his last eight; Samy Camacho, Antonio Gallardo and Pablo Morales each ride two winners; Daniel Centeno wraps up Oldsmar season.

Two $100,000 stakes for state-bred 3-year-olds to complement Kentucky Derby Day fun; Samy Camacho rides three winners, has 35 over last 15 racing days; Lisa Allen teams with hubby Mike Allen, Don's Beach for her first career training victory in ninth race.