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.

Andina Del Sur could be candidate for $1-million Belmont Oaks Invitational in July; Siggie debut in Lambholm South Race of Week on turf is something to behold; Kathleen O'Connell, Gerald Bennett tied atop trainer standings with 45 victories apiece.

The traditions of Kentucky Derby Day attract hardboots and novices alike (ask Grandpa what a hardboot is); Antonio Gallardo rides three winners, two for trainer Darien Rodriguez, who gets to 100 career victories with a four-race winning streak.

Veteran takes time to reflect on milestone -- but not much; Keith Nations-trained filly takes top spot alone in track win standings; Samy Camacho rides three winners, has 28 over last 11 days here.

Four horses with Tampa Bay Downs form could show up at Churchill Downs for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve; Mother Nature rains on Samy Camacho's parade.

Osare is a half-sister to all-time No. 1 money-earner Arrogate and Paza is a daughter of Galileo, but do they share their ancestors' competitive fire? Samy Camacho, Antonio Gallardo and Daniel Centeno each ride two winners.

Oldsmar resident reaches milestone with intelligent ride aboard Diva Chick for pal Dennis Ward; Samy Camacho has 20 victories over last eight racing days here; Derek Ryan is Tampa Bay Brewing Company Trainer of the Month; local jockeys, horses seek fame and fortune on Saturday at Oaklawn Park, Keeneland.

Veteran jockey Jose Ferrer will be making his first trip to Santa Anita; Antonio Gallardo on verge of fourth Oldsmar riding crown; Mike Allen rides career winner No. 1,999.