Sunday expected to be an ideal day to celebrate spring's arrival, either in the Backyard Picnic Area on "Kids & Family Day" or anywhere else in the facility, and enjoy all that the Sport of Kings offers.

Two victories on Festival Day 42 and a long-shot score Sunday propel team player Raymond to Salt Rock Tavern honor; Camacho extends lead in jockey standings.

Outstanding Florida-breds will vie for $660,000 in stakes purse money on March 27 card; Jose Batista rides three winners, including career victory No. 300.

In his two Oldsmar victories, Classic Causeway has been the picture of speed, talent and enthusiasm; Samy Camacho rides three winners.

The $20.7-million and change wagered on Saturday's Festival Day 42 card was the most of any track in the country.

A day that began with weather worries turned into a kaleidoscope of thrilling Thoroughbred action, with Classic Causeway assuming the role of the Oldsmar oval's "Kentucky Derby horse."

Six-time Oldsmar jockey champion Daniel Centeno is one of five local riders with a Grade II Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby mount; Classic Causeway and Irad Ortiz, Jr., are the 8-5 morning-line favorites.

Classic Causeway and jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr., draw the No. 4 post for the Grade II, $400,000 test; Bleecker Street and Lady Speightspeare to renew rivalry in Grade II Hillsborough; Ademar Santos rides three winners today.

The Sam F. Davis Stakes winner is approaching Festival Day 42 at the top of his game, trainer Brian Lynch reports; Pablo Morales goes 4-for-5, with a third.

The 18-year-old rider is a tough cookie on the racetrack. When you get to know her, she might melt your heart.

Five winners over a period of nine racing days propel conditioner to Salt Rock Tavern Award; Ademar Santos, Jose Batista each ride two winners.

Festival Day vouchers will be worth between $5-$1,000; Daniel Centeno, Samy Camacho win two races apiece today.

Tampa Bay Downs showcase could play a key role in helping to shape Kentucky Derby field; March 12 Festival Day card features five stakes -- four graded -- worth a combined $1-million.

Tampa Turf Test races produce one favorite winner and one 11-1 shot victor; Samy Camacho, Pablo Morales each ride two winners.

The Salt Rock Tavern Jockey of the Month, Rocco Bowen, is set to depart Tampa Bay Downs on a high note, with intentions to return next season; Saturday card includes $35,000 purse for 3-year-old maiden fillies.

Grade II, $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby centerpiece of power-packed March 12 card; John Bisono rides three winners.

Deep, quality fields, fan enthusiasm and good weather lead to increased wagering figures, enabling Tampa Bay Downs to raise purses twice this month; Fernando De La Cruz rides three winners and two second-place finishers; trainer Arnaud Delacour, jockey Daniel Centeno combine for two victories.

Their horses may have been flying to victory, but trainers Kerri Raven and Jane Cibelli have shown the requisite patience to make them believe in themselves; keep an eye on first-race winner Belgrade.

Patience could be a virtue in both turf stakes Saturday, even at the 5-furlong distance; Gary Wales of Scotland reaches career milestone; Anthony Granitz is Salt Rock Tavern Trainer of Month; "Hearts Reaching Out" golf tournament is March 7.

"Turf Sprint Showcase Day" card features many of the track's leading grass speedsters.