Veteran official worked in Oldsmar as Racing Secretary in 2005-2006 and as Association Steward from 2008-2016.

A $5.5-million increase in overnight purses, along with a boost in maiden special weight pots to $53,000, set to lure horsemen, horsewomen and jockeys to the Oldsmar oval.

Tampa Bay Downs is allocating $5.5-million in state funds to overnight purses for the 2023-2024 season, a boost that will benefit horsewomen, horsemen and racing fans.

Brian Lusk is leading trainer from now until Turkey Time, thanks to Commander Keith; Marcos Meneses wins Jockeys' Challenge, $2,500 top prize.

Marcos Meneses will never forget riding in the Belmont Stakes. His ongoing goal is to give racing fans positive experiences to remember.

Oldsmar gate crew members derive satisfaction, fulfillment from their unsung contributions to an exciting day of racing.

"Paddock Pitmasters" barbecue competition, $5,000 Jockeys' Challenge add flavor to Summer Festival of Racing on Friday and Saturday; 11:30 a.m. post time each day; free admission.

Dennis Lima, who died Wednesday, first came to Oldsmar in the winter of 1964 when the track was known as Sunshine Park. Over the next six decades, he established a reputation for integrity and fairness that will always serve as his hallmark.

No guarantees, but you have to approach things with an open mind.

Trainer Juan Arriagada supports his own stable all the way to a Leading Owner trophy; John Rigattieri and Raul Mena combine on two winners.

Top trainer Gerald Bennett, leading apprentice jockey Laureano Sosa to be recognized during Saturday's card.

Jose Ferrer's performance today will be remembered for quite a while; Kentucky Derby week has arrived.

Time will move quickly now for Samy Camacho as he vows to "work harder than I have my whole life" in quest to climb the ranks; no one hits late Pick 5, $29,211 carryover Sunday; new twist on Kentucky Derby Day hat contest opens the door for creativity, imagination and some nuttiness, perhaps

Throughout his sterling 52-year training career, John Rigattieri has made enough luck to rank 44th all-time in victories; Ronnie Allen, Jr., Daniel Centeno ride two winners apiece.

Tampa Bay Downs President Stella F. Thayer will receive Thoroughbred racing's highest honor -- induction into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on Aug. 4.

Oldsmar's leading jockey finished second in $200,000 stakes at Aqueduct on Saturday; Jose Ferrer, Marcos Meneses ride two winners each; Saturday Nite Girl impressive in Cody's Original Roadhouse Race of the Week.

Grade III Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby winner Tapit Trice, Kingsbarns and Lord Miles expected to remain on road less traveled in bid to achieve racing immortality; strong bounce-back win for Pretty'n Awesome; Jose Batista rides two winners.

Twenty-year-old apprentice jockey Laureano Sosa values learning from the ground up as essential to long-term success, wins Boot Barn Jockey of the Month Award.

Following accident, veteran jockey hopes to regain momentum before heading to Minnesota for the summer; Kathleen O'Connell sweeps early daily double; Samy Camacho, Jose Batista and Jose Ferrer ride two winners apiece.

Raul Mena excited and grateful to be back in the saddle before the end of the Oldsmar meeting; 61-year-old jockey Vernon Bush wins his final race of the meet on longest shot in field; Drama Chorus stays at high level for trainer Tim Padilla, jockey Alonso Quinonez