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Tom McLaughlin, the track's Vice President of Facilities & Track Surfaces, says the Oldsmar oval has never looked better
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lightning City Prep, Tampa Turf Test races highlight Opening Day action on Saturday; most of top trainers, jockeys have returned.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Massive storm has already caused deaths, destruction.
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Venezuela-born rider in the money on seven of eight mounts to claim top prize; more than 3,000 fans watch the lovable Corgis.
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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.
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Two days of Thoroughbred action and concerts headlined by The Superstars featuring Ronnie D and the Soul Circus Cowboys -- plus high-spirited racing Corgis -- make the Oldsmar oval the place to kick off the long Independence Day weekend.
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Familiar faces take home the hardware on the next-to-last day of the 2016-2017 meeting.
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Fourth-largest crowd in track history enjoys all the trappings leading to the world's greatest Thoroughbred race; Edwin Gonzalez, Samy Camacho don't leave much for other jocks.
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April hot streak leads to Tampa Bay Brewing Company recognition; four Tampa Bay Downs alums set to chase Kentucky Derby immortality.
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Thoroughbred action Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus simulcasts of Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, is what we've been waiting for...
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