Before the 2023-2024 meet, Tampa Bay Downs received a $5.5-million allocation from the state of Florida for purses and operations. Officials earmarked 90 percent for overnight purses, enabling the track to lure its strongest roster of trainers, jockeys and horses in...
For much of his 22-year career, jockey Pedro Cotto, Jr., has flown beneath the radar as a journeyman riding around the edges of fame and fortune. Given a chance to reach a career milestone in today’s eighth race at Tampa Bay Downs on 5-year-old gelding Skipperini,...
There’s a 40-percent possibility of rain for Louisville on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. So, be patient if your significant other is up late tonight revising their handicapping for the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. A sloppy...
At 29 years old, Tyler Gaffalione is among the most sought-after jockeys in the racing business by owners and trainers. If he wins Saturday’s $5-million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, he may learn what it’s like to be in demand among a much wider...
Tampa Bay Downs owner-trainer Juan Arriagada says all the ingredients were in place to successfully defend his Leading Owner title at Tampa Bay Downs. “I have great help and I have good horses,” said Arriagada, who has posted 26 victories as an owner, one more than he...
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