Both stakes winners appear capable of going on to bigger and better things; track officials will keep their fingers crossed they'll return here as 3-year-olds on Jan. 14 for a pair of $125,000 stakes.

Three-time Oldsmar jockey champ off to impressive start; Angel Arroyo making a strong impression; get details here on "10 Days of Festivus Challenge."

Trainer Aldana Spieth and her husband, jockey Scott Spieth, are excited about the potential displayed by their 2-year-old colt Dreaming of Kona entering Saturday's Inaugural Stakes; Samy Camacho rides two winners.

Hard-trying mare gets her trip, wins Lambholm South Race of Week; Florida-bred captures other co-feature; racing resumes Wednesday.

Grade I-winning trainer Greg Sacco eager to make an impact in his debut season at Tampa Bay Downs; no one hits late Pick-5, creating healthy Saturday carryover pool; indomitable jockey Jose Ferrer rides three winners.

Once post time arrived, the competition on the racetrack was spirited and fierce, but at Tampa Bay Downs everyone accepts their responsibility to spread the message that a still-proud sport is worth presenting and celebrating.

Plenty of challengers looking to dethrone perennial top trainer Gerald Bennett, three-time jockey champ Samy Camacho; Opening Day card on Wednesday draws 88 for nine races.

A victory by Nest assures her of at least one Eclipse Award and could result in Grade III status for Tampa Bay Downs's Suncoast Stakes; Breeders' Cup connections to Oldsmar oval are numerous, but which will pay off for bettors?

Opening Day draws closer as first arrivals hit the backside, set to soak up sunshine and an atmosphere that rekindles memories of the sport's halcyon days; track opens for training Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Thoroughbreds will begin arriving at the Oldsmar oval from various ports of call Wednesday, with the track opening for training on Nov. 2 in preparation for the Nov. 23 Opening Day card.

Daughter of Grade II winner Catalina Red wows her owner-trainer in career debut; Ademar Santos first four-time Jockeys' Challenge champ, collects $2,500.

Skyler Spanabel finishes the 2021-2022 Oldsmar meet with 23 winners, good for a 14th-place finish in the standings, and the 22-year-old will try Friday to add a Jockeys' Challenge title.

Samy Camacho returns for Thursday's action; Ademar Santos vies for fourth Jockeys' Challenge title.

Oldsmar oval posts gains in most categories, from both pre-pandemic 2018-2019 meet and last year; all-sources wagering handle tops $400-million.

One of the Oldsmar oval's most popular trainers, the Rhode Island native won almost 1,300 races in a 43-year career; service scheduled at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church in Safety Harbor.

Apprentice jockey Madeline "Maddie" Rowland enjoys a Kentucky Derby Day to remember, riding four winners; Endsley Oaks in catbird's seat for Leading Owner title; Gerald Bennett does it again, wins seventh straight trainer crown.

Simplification bidding to be the first Florida-bred to win Kentucky Derby since Silver Charm in 1997; Madeline Rowland honored as meet's Leading Apprentice; Ademar Santos rides three winners; mandatory Ultimate 6 payout Saturday.

Classic Causeway is 30-1 in the Kentucky Derby, but springtime has been known to produce miracles; Fernando De La Cruz rides three winners; Gerald Bennett nears his seventh Oldsmar training title in a row.

Son of "The Godfather" closes Oldsmar meet with a rush, returns to Finger Lakes with high hopes.

"Kid" from the Bronx headed to Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa in attempt to build career momentum with trainer Jon Arnett; rides three winners today.