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RODRIGUEZ IS MOTHER’S RESTAURANT TRAINER OF MONTH; FERRER WINS THREE
Mother’s Restaurant Trainer of the Month Darien Rodriguez
SILVER SLUGGER RUNS TO FORM, MAY GO IN STAKES NEXT; CAMACHO WINS 4
Silver Slugger strikes a regal pose after today’s victory with jockey Samy Camacho up and trainer Juan Carlos Avila, far right
OLDSMAR OVAL PLANS FESTIVE KY. DERBY WEEKEND; CAMACHO WINS THREE
The Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve lived up to its reputation last year as the most exciting two minutes in sports, with the top three – winner Mystik Dan, Sierra Leone and Forever Young – finishing noses apart. Hard to top, for sure. But when 20...
SHERMAN SURMOUNTS OBSTACLES TO WIN AS A TRAINER AND A JOCKEY
Alex Sherman earlier in the meet with 4-year-old filly Zeliha
MARIN HITS THE CENTURY MARK AND KEEPS GOING, WINNING 5 FOR FIRST TIME
Samuel Marin shown after winning five races today, including the last three on the card
OLDSMAR STANDOUTS TURN IN DAZZLING PERFORMANCES ON BIG STAGE
La Cara, shown winning the Suncoast Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 8, is a leading candidate for the Longines Kentucky Oaks after her victory Monday in the Grade I Central Bank Ashland at Keeneland (courtesy of SV Photography)
CRAZY MASON FINDS HIS NICHE SPRINTING, REWARDING FATHER AND SON
Gregg Sacco and his son Will arrived at Tampa Bay Downs at the outset of the 2022-23 meet
SARA HESS SHEDS APPRENTICE STATUS WITH HER 40TH CAREER VICTORY
Sara Hess is an apprentice jockey no longer. Hess, 26, won today’s sixth race at Tampa Bay Downs aboard 4-year-old filly Bunny Hop for her 40th career victory, the threshold at which a jockey loses their apprentice weight allowance. Moving forward, Hess will compete...
TRAINER OF MONTH RICE BALANCES RACING EXCITEMENT, FAMILY ENJOYMENT
Mother’s Restaurant Trainer of the Month Kevin Rice outside his barn office door, which is decorated with win photos