OLDSMAR, FL. – Neither 3-year-old colt Shaq Diesel nor 7-year-old mare Bluefield had won a stakes race entering today’s Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Florida Sire Stakes races for registered Florida-breds at Tampa Bay Downs. Both made up for...
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SHAQ DIESEL, BLUEFIELD ARE STAKES WINNERS THE HARD WAY – THEY EARNED IT
Nassau Betting in Golf: A Comprehensive Guide
Nassau betting, a time-honored tradition in the world of golf, offers a unique and engaging way to add excitement to any round. Originating from the prestigious Nassau Country Club in New York, this betting format has become a favorite among golfers of all skill...
The Birdies Or Better Matchup Meaning in Golf, Explained
The "Birdies or Better Matchup" bet shifts the focus from overall tournament outcomes to a more granular level, honing in on players' abilities to score under par on individual holes. You'll often find that bettors who excel in their knowledge of specific players will...
What is 3 Ball Betting in Golf?
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O’CONNELL BOOT BARN TRAINER OF MONTH; DEAN DELIVERS SEEKS TO REBOUND
In an era when sports betting threatens to overtake Thoroughbred racing in popularity, even at the tracks, and young people are demanding to be heard above the din emanating from politicians and television “news” hosts, Bob Dylan’s song The Times They Are a-Changin’...
Golf Betting Glossary: Know Your Terms
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TAMPA BAY DOWNS SET TO BENEFIT FROM SPORTS WAGERING
OLDSMAR, FL. – Legalized retail sports betting arrived in Florida with its launch Thursday at Seminole Hard Rock Casino, and Tampa Bay Downs will benefit as a sports betting marketing partner of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The agreement allows fans to support Tampa...
ZYDECEAUX, WILLY BOI, DREAMING OF SNOW SET TO COMPETE SATURDAY
OLDSMAR, FL. – Florida-bred stakes performers will be spotlighted Saturday, with a pair of $100,000 races for horses 3-years-old-and-upward at the demanding distance of 7 furlongs on the main track on tap. The seventh running of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and...
PATRIOT SPIRIT AMAZES CONNECTIONS; LET THEM WATCH A BLUR IN SANDPIPER
Patriot Spirit OLDSMAR, FL. – After praising the ability of his 2-year-old colt Patriot Spirit before the 38th edition of the $100,000, 6-furlong Inaugural Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs, trainer Michael Campbell knew he had placed a target on his horse’s back. But the old...
PAIR OF JUVENILE STAKES ON TAP SATURDAY; CAMACHO IS JOCKEY OF MONTH
OLDSMAR, FL. – Trying to predict how 2-year-old Thoroughbreds will perform from race to race is an undertaking that can age trainers prematurely. But that isn’t stopping Michael Campbell, a self-avowed optimist, from singing the praises of his Kentucky-bred colt...