A trio of Thoroughbreds owned and trained by Jim Tsirigotis, Jr., already appears right at home on the Tampa Bay Downs backside.
HORSES BEGIN ARRIVING FOR A MEET THAT ALREADY SEEMS BLESSED
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SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING, TRAINER JOSEPH SET FOR BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE
If Skippylongstocking wins the $1-million Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile on Saturday, trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr., may look back on his Grade III Michelob Ultra Challenger Stakes victory on March 9 at Tampa Bay Downs as his launching pad to glory.
ONE-TWO HURRICANE PUNCH TO DELAY BARN AREA OPENING TO NOV. 4
Lingering hurricane waters throughout the stable area and damage to several barn roofs have forced Tampa Bay Downs officials to reschedule the opening of the backstretch to Monday, Nov. 4. The track remains on schedule to begin its 2024-2025 meet on Wednesday, Nov....
STAKES PURSES TO RISE IN 2024-25 MEET; STALL APPS ONLINE, DUE SEPTEMBER 16
OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs horsemen and horsewomen will be competing for more money than ever when the 2024-2025 meet begins on Wednesday, Nov. 20, with an extra emphasis on raising the profile (and the bank accounts) of Florida-breds. The Oldsmar oval has boosted...
INCREASES IN TOTAL HANDLE, FIELD SIZE HIGHLIGHT SUCCESSUL SEASON
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...
COTTO SCORES CAREER VICTORY NO. 1,000 ON OLDSMAR OVAL’S CLOSING DAY
Pedro Cotto, Jr.
FOR MANY, DERBY A SONG OF REMEMBRANCE; MALDONADO WINS THREE
Gabriel Maldonado rode three winners today — after being honored as Leading Apprentice Jockey for 2023-2024
TAMPA BAY AREA PRODUCT GAFFALIONE TO RIDE DERBY CO-FAVE SIERRA LEONE
Tampa Bay Downs is the place to be Friday and Saturday for Thoroughbred racing and the Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve simulcasts
ARRIAGADA WRAPS UP SECOND OWNERS TITLE; MALDONADO TOP APPRENTICE
Leading Oldsmar apprentice jockey Gabriel Maldonado with his agent, former jockey Eddie Joe Zambrana
“MYSTERY BOUNTY” TOURNAMENT OFFERS $500,000-GUARANTEED PAYOUT
The Silks Poker Room at Tampa Bay Downs and TGT Poker & Racebook are rolling out big payouts in May. The rooms are collaborating on a $500,000-guaranteed “Mystery Bounty” tournament running through Memorial Day, May 27. Satellite action is already underway at both...