Owner-trainer thinks his filly is capable of more improvement; Venezuelan rider opening eyes on backside and at betting windows.

Stakes schedule set to shift into high gear; Jose Ferrer, Ronnie Allen, Jr., each ride two winners.

Skyway Festival Day card will offer three stakes worth a combined $300,000 in purse money.

Lightly raced sophomore filly could return in Suncoast Stakes on Feb. 11; veteran jockey goes 3-for-3 on the lawn.

Horse racing "lifer" Jon Arnett earns Boot Barn Trainer of Month Award; Mighty Heart wins new fans on Florida's west coast with gutsy victory.

Deep seven-horse field includes 2020 Queen's Plate Stakes winner, Mighty Heart.

The top three finishers from the Inaugural and the 1-2 runners in the Sandpiper could return on Jan. 14; one bettor collects $48,221 jackpot from Ultimate 6 score.

"One of those days" at the races still had its moments, but you can be certain horsemen, jockeys and fans are glad to ring in 2023 tonight with a mug of hot chocolate and a warm blanket (and we wonder how many will make it to midnight!).

Pablo Morales clinched Boot Barn Jockey of the Month award on Wednesday, adds four winners today; Jerry Restel of New Jersey is the "10 Days of Festivus Challenge" Handicapping Contest king.

The late Pick-5 will start with $84,143 Friday before a single wager is made, enticing bettors hoping to welcome 2023 with delight.

Don't tell us it's been 36 years since Sunday racing made its debut here -- we're too-well-aware of that sobering fact; red-hot rider already eight wins ahead of nearest rivals; fourth race turns into a corker, with Street Sense son prevailing.

Terry Tsirigotis and her son, Jim Tsirigotis, Jr., planning to serve Christmas dinner to close to 300 people; Gerald Bennett is Boot Barn Trainer of the Month.

Veteran conditioner "settles" for three victories; Jose Ferrer rides two winners; keep an eye on the weather.

The new Tampa Bay Downs Chaplain, Alex DeLima, has hit the ground walking to make sure he spreads his message to as many backstretch workers as possible; trainer Gerald Bennett likes what he sees of 2-year-old Handsome Playboy, for the most part; racing Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week.

Eight-year-old gelding holds on to reward his backers with membership in Tampa Bay Owners Club; racing next Wednesday through Saturday; Calendar Giveaway Day is Dec. 28.

Jose Ferrer will be honored between races Saturday as Boot Barn Jockey of the Month; Melissa Iorio already hooked on race-riding, loves feeling of winning; ceremony to honor popular late trainer Bobby Raymond on tap; "Tampa Bay Owners Club" contest is Saturday.

Pick the winner of Saturday's eighth race (and deposit your slip in the box) and you'll join a fantasy ownership syndicate guaranteed to bring pleasure and knowledge; Raul Mena stays positive after serious injury.

Antonio Gallardo rides both Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association stakes winners in front-running fashion.

Jorge Delgado narrowly misses tying Oldsmar training record of four victories on a card, looks to make up for it with Willy Boi in Saturday's FTBOA Stakes; Jose Ferrer conducts a clinic, makes three winner's-circle trips.

Following the 10th and final race Saturday, Tampa Bay Downs will hold its annual “Corgi Races After the Races” event, a tribute to the popular canines who have been trained by their owners to compete. Publication date on 07 December, 2022