Inaugural, Sandpiper expected to be hotly contested affairs; plan to register for "10 Days of Festivus;" Jesus Castanon now 6-for-11 since Opening Day; nine races Friday.

Pair of $100,000 races will showcase horses with promising futures; trainer Eoin Harty sends out three winners; "10 Days of Festivus Challenge" starts Dec. 4.

Two of Oldsmar's best riders looking for stakes success before "settling in" here next week; Skyler Spanabel, the daughter of a jockey, takes up the challenge; Jesus Castanon rides two winners.

Fans eager to embrace return of Thoroughbreds to Florida's west coast; Tampa jockey Jose Ferrer notches three victories; Happy Thanksgiving to all, more racing Friday.

Abundance of outstanding jockeys and top trainers, quality stakes schedule raise expectations for 2021-2022 meeting, which resumes with Wednesday's Opening Day card.

Tom McLaughlin, the track's Vice President of Facilities & Track Surfaces, says the Oldsmar oval has never looked better

Veteran wins first race since returning to action, ahead of doctor's prediction, following horrific multi-horse spill in September; nominations released for Dec. 16 stakes card; David Hinsley is Tampa Bay Brewing Company Trainer of the Month.

Lone 3-year-old in the field sets swift fractions and pulls away late to establish his bona fides for the $100,000 Turf Dash Stakes on Dec. 30.

Former jockey Jose Angel Garcia is hustling business for established veterans Huber Villa-Gomez and Javier Santiago, with an eye toward cracking the top 10 of the standings; veteran Jose Ferrer defies predictions of doctors, returns to action 11 weeks after incurring serious internal injuries.

Veteran takes a day-by-day approach marked by taking care of his body, working horses with a purpose, studying the form and replays and providing quality feedback to trainers.

Kathleen DeMasi-trained mare will now attempt to better last year's third-place finish in Lightning City Stakes on Dec. 30; one of three winners today for top jockey Daniel Centeno.

With an extensive background in Thoroughbred racing and the computer-based skills to deliver his knowledge in a timely and informative fashion, Luis Ocasio will open a new window onto the Tampa Bay Downs racing scene for Spanish-speaking fans.

Lightning City Prep, Tampa Turf Test races highlight Opening Day action on Saturday; most of top trainers, jockeys have returned.

Four horses with Tampa Bay Downs form have made it to Del Mar: turf star World Approval, crack sprinter Imperial Hint, Tom Proctor-trained turf mare Cambodia and 3-year-old filly Elate; Fernando De La Cruz to ride Bucchero in Saturday's Turf Sprint.

Long-time Tampa Bay Downs trainer Bobby Raymond is the first arrival as Oldsmar oval opens backside; training begins Nov. 6, Opening Day is Nov. 25.

Total purse money for the Grade II Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby on March 10 increased to $400,000, helping to create seven-figure stakes payday; six other stakes receive additional money; track-record 28 stakes on tap.

Florida-bred 3-year-olds eligible for the Florida Sire Stakes events will compete for $450,000 in purse money, with two races Dec. 16 and two on May 5, which is Kentucky Derby Day.

Massive storm has already caused deaths, destruction.

Venezuela-born rider in the money on seven of eight mounts to claim top prize; more than 3,000 fans watch the lovable Corgis.

Ademar Santos rides three winners, but Samy Camacho stays close in points standings with a win, two seconds and two thirds; Corgi races after Saturday's card.