Whether you’re new to Thoroughbred racing or you’ve been coming to the racetrack since the days of Secretariat, Forego, Ruffian and Affirmed, it’s hard to pass up a chance to watch the most exciting 2 minutes in sports surrounded by fellow horse lovers who understand...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MIKE HENRY April 14, 2024 813-855-4401 Ext. 1367 CAMACHO HAS FOURTH CONSECUTIVE TITLE IN SIGHT; O’CONNELL WINS THREE OLDSMAR, FL. – No one could have expected leading Tampa Bay Downs jockey Samy Camacho to duplicate his...
Working 11 years for perennial track champion Gerald Bennett gave first-year Tampa Bay Downs trainer Alejandro Olais Mendieta sharp insight into the importance of dedication, attention to detail and recognizing each horse’s individual needs. What being with Bennett...
After beginning her career 0-for-4, 3-year-old Florida-bred filly Hopesndreams has turned Tampa Bay Downs into her own personal playground this season. The daughter of Ride On Curlin-Exchangeable, by Exchange Rate, won for the fourth time from five starts at the meet...
Before arriving at Tampa Bay Downs last fall for the current meet, Jesus Castanon discussed the possibility of retirement with his wife, former jockey Rolanda Simpson. “This sport gets in your blood, and I don’t know what I’ll do when I decide to stop,” said Castanon,...
Kathleen O’Connell moved ever closer to her third Tampa Bay Downs training title, winning the sixth race with her 3-year-old Florida-bred filly Bucchanera. Winning for the first time in four career starts, the winner paid $37.40 in defeating 11 other maiden sophomore...
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