The buck stops with veteran trainer Gerald Bennett, who manages 40-horse stable to early lead in standings; Gallardo rides four winners for fourth time this season.

Kathleen O'Connell-trained veteran produces strong performance under heady ride by Ronnie Allen, Jr.; Pick-5 carryover pool of almost $19,000 on Wednesday's card.

The 7-10 favorite overcomes an equipment malfunction to stay unbeaten; Hidden Treat wins Sandpiper; Butler teams with Richies Sweetheart to capture Lightning City.

Three Saturday stakes that appear wide-open provide a bettor's delight; jockey Antonio Gallardo has eight winners over last two days.

Antonio Gallardo joins Javier Castellano as the only jockeys to ride 300 winners in North America in 2015, and is named the Hampton Inn & Suites Jockey of the Month.

All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg is a fitting environment for Oldsmar riders to reflect on their own blessings and bring cheer to those less fortunate.

Joan Scott-trainee could be a factor in Oldsmar graded turf stakes this winter; jockey Jose Ferrer rides three winners, two for trainer Dennis Ward.

Dale Bennett is the Zerillo's Italian Grill Trainer of the Month, and his father Gerald Bennett unveils a top contender for the Jan. 9 Turf Dash; Fernando De La Cruz rides three winners.

Three $100,000 stakes set for Dec. 19; top jockeys Antonio Gallardo and Daniel Centeno ride two winners each; Tampa Bay Downs jockeys to visit All Children's Hospital on Tuesday.

Jockey Keiber Coa wins his first race since returning from a fractured pelvis incurred a mere seven weeks ago.

The Hall of Fame trainer wins the fifth race with 2-year-old colt Marrakech, his first-ever starter at the Oldsmar oval; Antonio Gallardo rides four winners.

Recent victories by Eclipse Award candidate Stephanie's Kitten and 2012 Eclipse Award winner Zagora draw attention of American Graded Stakes Committee.

Ranked 10th all-time in victories among North American jockeys, Mario Pino finds his way to the Oldsmar winner's circle for the first time.

Stakes-winning mare has Dec. 19 Lightning City Stakes in her sights after impressive triumph; 4,000-plus enjoy Opening Day; jockey Jonathan Gonzales discharged from hospital.

Double Secret, You Bought Her set to renew rivalry in Saturday's Lightning City Prep; Super High-5 wager to be offered on every race.

Thoroughbred racing returns to the Oldsmar oval on Saturday, Nov. 28 with horses from far and wide preparing to compete.

Big-event Saturday cards during the 2015-2016 meeting will include Festival Preview Day Presented by Lambholm South on Feb. 13, featuring the Grade III, $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes, and Festival Day on March 12, highlighted by the Grade II, $350,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby.

A 2-year-old filly who is a daughter of a Belmont Stakes champion and a 12-horse contingent from trainer Jason DaCosta are among the first arrivals as Oldsmar barn area opens.

Lady Shipman will be facing males for the first time at the Breeders' Cup on Saturday, but trainer Kathleen O'Connell is confident the 3-year-old filly will bring her "A" game to the $1-million Turf Sprint at Keeneland.

The Marion County farm expands its support of the Tampa Bay Downs stakes program; will continue to present Festival Preview Day.