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1 year
Exercise rider Daniel Quintero, 19, died as a result of a training accident this morning at Tampa Bay Downs. The entire racetrack community expresses its condolences to his family members and friends. The track will observe a moment of silence at 12:20 p.m. in honor of Quintero.
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Jockeys and their valets observe a moment of silence in honor of 19-year-old exercise rider Daniel Quintero, who died this morning in a training accident.
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Grants Pass Downs, Colonial Downs voice @BeemieAwards steps into Tampa Bay Downs booth starting June 30
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Retired jockey David Flores, left, celebrates 1st career training victory with jock Jesus Castanon on Higgins in 7th
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She did it! Apprentice jockey Madeline Rowland, 18, gets the royal treatment from her fellow jockeys after scoring her first career victory in the 3rd race on 4-year-old gelding Sancocho for owner-trainer Juan Arriagada.
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We’re looking for name suggestions for one of our resident innfield gators, who happened to make a grand appearance today as our #4thRaceStretch #guestoftheday ! #HelpUsNameOurResidentGator
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Following his final race call, before retiring, our jockeys sent their best wishes to our track announcer, Richard Grunder! #RichardGrunder
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4 years
Tampa Bay Downs is expanding the season through May 30, 2020. Racing Wednesday’s, Friday’s and Saturday’s after the May 3, 2020! @florida_horse @DRFWelsch @DRFGrening @LuisAtTampa @DRFMcGee @MattCTVG @TVG @NYRABets @drfbets @Gabby_Gaudet_ @ScottTVG
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Antonio Gallardo accepts his fifth Tampa Bay Downs jockeys champion trophy with his wife Polliana and their daughter Christa. Gallardo rode 122 winners and also led the colony in purse earnings and winning percentage.
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Congratulations @SamyCamacho1 , King Guillermo, @JCAvila63 , and Victoria’s Ranch—Victor Martinez for an impressive 2nd place finish in the Gr. 1 #ArkansasDerby @OaklawnRacing ! Amazing ride @SamyCamacho1 –we’re proud of you!
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"I had the window open (for the 1st), I was getting rained on and it made the experience memorable and unique. This track has an amazing feel when you walk into the place. That atmosphere -- horse racing is the thing here." Tampa Bay Downs announcer @BeemieAwards on his 1st day
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Tacitus and @jose93_ortiz won the @LambholmSouth Tampa Bay Derby—setting a new stakes record!! Tacitus is trained by William Mott and owned by @juddmontefarms !!
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4 years
An update on jockey Jose A. Batista, thrown in 6th race after his mount clipped heels: He is alert but very sore, with a fractured nose, facial abrasions and bruising. All that being said, he could be released from St. Joe's Hospital Mon. Everyone at the track is thinking of him.
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#TampaIsBeeming as ⁦ @BeemieAwards ⁩ takes his post to kick off our 2021-2022 Live Racing Meet! #RacingInTheSunshine
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"I like this racetrack, I love the fans and I've got my title. I feel blessed to be here." -- @SamyCamacho1 , shown receiving 2020-2021 Leading Jockey trophy from Margo Flynn. Camacho rode four winners on today's Summer Festival of Racing card to finish the season with 111 wins.
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Jockey Lucky Mbatha gets “initiated” by his fellow riders after scoring his first career victory in the 7th on 6-year-old mare Deesse, who also broke her maiden. Mbatha, a 37-year-old South Africa product, rode for trainer Margaret Wetherington.
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Helium and Jose Ferrer win the ⁦ @LambholmSouth ⁩ Gr.II Tampa Bay Derby! Helium is trained by ⁦ @markecasse ⁩ , is owned by D. J. Stable LLC, and was bred by Teneri Farm Inc and Bernardo Alvarez Calderon! Congratulations to our 2021 Tampa Bay Derby Winner!!!
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Antonio Gallardo salutes the heavens after winning his 2,000th race on Do What It Takes in the 5th!
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Jockey Daniel Centeno has been returned to jockeys' room after being observed by paramedics in ambulance following 8th-race spill; rider talking, moving about, all positive signs; has leg contusion, being tested for possible concussion; 4-year-old gelding R Baby Driver seems OK
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Jockey Antonio Gallardo offers thanks skyward while Kathleen O’Connell lets the moment sink in: The victory by her 3-year-old gelding My Eagle Soars in the 5th race is No. 2,386 in “K.O.’s” career, the most of any female trainer in North American Thoroughbred racing history.
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A $5.5-million increase in overnight purses, along with a boost in maiden special weight pots to $53,000, set to lure horsemen, horsewomen and jockeys to the Oldsmar oval
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@jockeygallardo ⁩ soaks up the #FloridaOaks win!
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Oldsmar jockeys honor life, career of Jose Luis Flores, who died Thurs. from injuries incurred in spill Mon. at Parx
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Kathleen O’Connell and Antonio Gallardo share a heartfelt embrace after first-time starter Dream Concert wins the 6th, the Lambholm South Race of the Week. The 3YO filly’s victory ties “K.O.” with Kim Hammond as the winningest female trainers in North America with 2,385.
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Skyler Spanabel has been released from hospital following incident in which her mount tossed her head at the start and knocked the jockey unconscious, unseating her. Spanabel hopes to ride Saturday. "I'm very blessed, and I want to thank everybody who has been checking on me."
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Tampa Bay Downs is allocating $5.5-million in state funds to overnight purses for the 2023-2024 season, a boost that will benefit horsewomen, horsemen and racing fans
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Emmanuel and @jjcjockey win the 37th running of the (Gr. III) Tampa Bay Stakes setting a new track and stakes record-covering the 1 1/16th mile distance on the turf in 1:39.25 for trainer @PletcherRacing . He is owned by @WinStarFarm and @SienaFarmKY . Congratulations!! 🏆🍾 🥂
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We are sad to report that Cielo d’Oro, was humanely euthanized following the incident in today’s 2nd race. Jockey Antonio Gallardo walked away-but will be off his mount in race 3. Out deepest condolences to the connections of Cielo d’Oro.
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Good news no damage lots of cleanup
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4 years
Update on jockey Jose Leon!He dislocated 2 fingers and pulled ligaments in his leg his hope is to be ready to ride in 7 weeks 🤞Great news!
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Belated congratulations to leading Tampa Bay Downs jockey Samy Camacho, who earned career victory No. 800 in Wednesday's 7th race on the turf with 4-year-old filly Pythoness. You're a hard man to keep up with, hermano! @SamyCamacho1
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Starship Jubilee and ⁦ @jjcjockey ⁩ win the Gr. II Hillsborough Stakes!!! Starship Jubilee was bred by William Sorren, is owned by Blue Heaven Farm and is trained by Kevin Attard!
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Jockey Jorge Urdaneta rode 3 winners today, capping his hat trick aboard 6-year-old gelding Simmardstrike in the 8th on the turf for owner Jaime Vigil and trainer Javier Negrete. Urdaneta scored 3 of the Ultimate 6 wins on the card; the 2-2-5-10-5-14 combination paid $6,935.78.
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Jockey Jose Ferrer celebrates his 57th birthday with a victory in the 1st race on Mermaid Kisses. The 4-year-old filly is owned by Ridenjac Racing, Dale Howes and Asta Fico and trained by Dennis Ward.
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May 2 will be final day for announcer Richard Grunder, who shared his lifelong passion for the sport with countless others
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2 years
You only win your first race once, and 19-year-old apprentice jockey Laureano Sosa gets the traditional initiation from his fellow jockeys after his victory aboard 5-year-old gelding Sea Trident in today’s second race. A magical moment for the youngster!
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Both jockeys involved, in the accident during today’s 7th race, returned to the Jockey’s Room on their own accord and will be following the Concussion Protocol. Sadly, the 1 horse, Jackie’s Dream had to be humanely euthanized. Our condolences to all of the connections.
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Congratulations Madeline Rowland on her 1st win!
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The family came out to watch jockey Jose Ferrer win the 4th race on Woods Hole: his wife Steffi and sons Derek, 8, and Joey, 6. A picture, in this case, might be worth more than Ferrer’s 4,673 victories.
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Candy Man Rocket and ⁦ @JuniorandKellyA ⁩ win the 41st Running of the Sam F. Davis!
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King Guillermo and @samycamacho1 win the Gr. II @LambholmSouth Tampa Bay Derby!! King Guillermo is trained by Juan Carlos Avila and owned by Victoria’s Ranch!
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No More Time and @jockeypacolopez win the Grade III Sam F. Davis for trainer @JFDAngelo ! The 3 yr old, Iowa bred, is owned by Morplay Racing LLC and was bred by MAMAS Thoroughbred LLC. Congratulations to the winning connections! 🏆🍾🥂
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Point of Honor draws away late to win the Suncoast Stakes impressively under jockey Javier Castellano. Her trainer, George Weaver, thinks she has Kentucky Oaks potential!
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Classic Causeway and ⁦ @iradortiz ⁩ win The 42nd Running of the (Gr.III) Sam F. Davis Stakes for trainer ⁦ @BLynchRacing ⁩ ! The 3 year old son of Giant’s Causeway was bred by his owners, Kentucky West Racing LLC and Clarke Cooper! Congratulations!!
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Friends, jockeys, TV personalities and more wish a happy retirement to race caller, Richard Grunder! Enjoy this video tribute featuring some of Richard's classic calls and catchphrases too! #horseracing #richardgrunder #retirement
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6-time jockey champ Daniel Centeno, shown outside the room, married partner Brooke Sillaman on Sunday. “I love what I do at the racetrack, and I’m doing great in my personal life,” he said. They’ll fly to Las Vegas for a honeymoon after racing Saturday. @jockeydcenteno
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Classic Causeway, trained by @BLynchRacing , and @iradortiz win the @LambholmSouth Tampa Bay Derby (Gr.II)!
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It's a great 48th birthday for six-time Tampa Bay Downs jockey champ Daniel Centeno, as he wins the ninth race on 3-year-old gelding Exchequer for Peachtree Stable and trainer Arnaud Delacour. Maybe an extra big slice of birthday cake, just because?
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Jockey Jose Leon was conscious leaving the track, following a fall in the 9th race today. He has been transported to a local trauma unit for further observation. His mount, Blue Solo, walked back to the barn on his own accord. Further updates when available.
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We’ve been hard at work getting ready for our 2021-2022 Winter Racing Meet! Finally, the wait is almost over….See you tomorrow! #Tampa #HorseRacing
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Gerald Bennett wins 4,000!!
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Well Defined wins the (Gr.III) Sam F. Davis Stakes!!! Congratulations to the winning connections of the 3 year old bay gelding, ridden by @Pablojockey88 for trainer Kathleen O’Connell and owner/breeder Stonehedge LLC. @florida_horse
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Today's 10-race card officially marks the beginning of the 95th anniversary season in track history. We'll be counting the days until the resumption of racing Nov. 25, when we hope to welcome back all our regulars for the fun and excitement they've come to expect!
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We’re ON the turf @AnnouncerPete ! Are you?
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Horse racing is an international sport and it took a potential superstar, unbeaten Japanese 3YO Forever Young, to beat our Pasco Stakes winner, Book’em Danno, in the $1.5-million Saudi Derby in Riyadh. Congratulations to Book’em Danno and trainer Derek Ryan on a smashing effort!
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Jockey Jorge Urdaneta, who was injured Wednesday when his mount in the sixth race stumbled and fell, throwing him to the turf, is in stable condition and resting comfortably at a local hospital.
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David Flores celebrates his first win in the saddle in almost 3 years in the 5th on the turf on 5YO mare Calypso Key. Flores also trains the winner for breeder-owner Firefly Farm Racing. The 52-year-old former soCal star, with 3,609 wins, says it felt as good as his first in 1984
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GOTTA GET TO WORK: Reigning jockey champ Samy Camacho (pictured) is named to ride all 9 races on Wed.'s Opening Day card, which begins at 12:43. Also busy are Fernando De La Cruz, named on 8 mounts; Jose Batista, with 7; and Jose Ferrer, named on 7 @samycamacho1 @moranm50
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Top 3YO Independence Hall lets trainer Michael Trombetta (blue), asst. Sarah Shaffer, groom Jose Zarco love on him
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Jockey Vernon Bush, 61, returns to winner’s circle after taking the 4th on 3YO filly Train Wreck. The win is Bush’s first since Sept. 23 at Belterra Park and his first at Tampa Bay Downs since Feb. 15, 2014. Bush recently was the recipient of the Randy Romero “Pure Courage” Award
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Skyler Spanabel, who suffered a broken left collarbone after being thrown in Wednesday's 3rd, will undergo surgery next Weds. in Brandon to have a plate and screws inserted to begin the healing process. Dr. Anthony F. Infante, Jr., will perform; see Facebook for more info
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Samy Camacho, with his wife, Kismar Torcat, accepts the Salt Rock Tavern Jockey of the Month Award after today’s seventh race. @SamyCamacho1
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Apprentice jockey Madeline Rowland wins two in a row, capturing the third race on I Kickn, a 5-year-old Florida-bred gelding owned by Debra M. Smith and trained by Gary House.
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Three of racing’s superstar jockeys (left to right) — brothers Jose Ortiz and Irad Ortiz, Jr., and Manuel Franco — are rarin’ to go on Festival Preview Day.
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Trainer Brian Lynch says he intends to return for 3/12 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby with Sam F. Davis winner Classic Causeway. "He ran great over the track, and it was such a great day of racing we'd like to come back and enjoy it again," Lynch said (more coming)
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Jockey Melissa Iorio shares the joy of her first career win in today’s 2nd race with her boyfriend, trainer Keith Harris, and trainer Joseph Mazza. Iorio rode maiden 3YOF Hollywood Honey to a 7 1/2-length victory for owner Veb Racing Stable Corp. and trainer Victor Barboza, Jr.
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Due to the ongoing tote delay, ticket cashing will be delayed until tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience. As soon as we have more information re: payouts, refunds, etc we will update.
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Her smile says it all: Apprentice jockey Madeline Rowland, 18, wins her first career race in the third on 4-year-old gelding Sancocho for owner-trainer Juan Arriagada.
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Munnys Gold and @iradortiz win The Stonehedge Farm South Sophomore Fillies Stakes, setting a track record, for @PletcherRacing . The 3 yr old filly is owned by Lawana L. and Robert Low and was bred in @florida_horse by Nicksar Farms! Congratulations!! 🏆🌴🍾🥂
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King Guillermo owner Victor Martinez makes $6,000 late nomination payment, making the Grade II Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby winner eligible for the Triple Crown races
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We will continue to run without spectators and follow updated protocol procedures.
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4 years
Tampa Bay Downs is expanding the season through May 30, 2020. Racing Wednesday’s, Friday’s and Saturday’s after the May 3, 2020! @florida_horse @DRFWelsch @DRFGrening @LuisAtTampa @DRFMcGee @MattCTVG @TVG @NYRABets @drfbets @Gabby_Gaudet_ @ScottTVG
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Johnny V is in the house. Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez wastes no time finding winner’s circle on first-time starter Tough Tickets in 3rd. Christophe Clement trains 3-year-old colt for Harrell Ventures. @ljlmvel
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Join us today, as live racing resumes!! 🏇🏇🏇Gates open at 11 a.m. and Post Time for the 1st race is approximately 12:25!!
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Waskesiu and @JuniorandKellyA win the Gr. III Florida Oaks! The 3 yr old filly is trained by Bill Mott and is owned by her breeder, Chiefswood Stables Limited! Congratulations to the winning connections! 🏆🍾🥂
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TODAY'S OPENING DAY RACING CONDITIONS: Main track, fast; turf course, firm. Portable turf rail set at zero. First post time is 12:43 p.m.!
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Samy Camacho has been named Jockey of the Week by the Jockeys' Guild for his performance Saturday, when he won the Suncoast Stakes aboard 3-year-old filly Dreaming of Snow, defeating 2-Year-Old Filly champ Wonder Wheel by a neck at odds of 38-1. Way to go, Samy! @SamyCamacho1
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Jockey Skyler Spanabel has been taken by ambulance to an area hospital after being thrown from her mount, Prince Ghost, during the running of the 3rd. We will attempt to update her condition as info is available. Prince Ghost was taken back to his barn, where he is being checked.
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Samy Camacho rides his second consecutive winner, scoring in the seventh race on 27-1 shot Tornero. The 6-year-old Florida-bred mare is owned by Benjamin Sanchez and trained by Antonio Machado.
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Daniel Centeno, pictured, records his third victory of the day with a textbook ride on 5-year-old mare Vaunt in the ninth race. She is owned by Catherine M. Wills and trained by Kent Sweezey, who sent out two winners today.
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Get Smokin wins the 35th Running of the Tampa Bay Stakes (Gr. III)! Get Smokin was ridden by ⁦ @JuniorandKellyA ⁩ , is trained by Thomas Bush, and is owned by Mary Abel Sullivan Revocable Trust!
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After only two mounts—Nicolas Arriagada wins his first career win in the 6th race today!
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Jockey Daniel Centeno is aging like a fine wine. He enters the winner’s circle on his 50th birthday after winning the 9th on trainer Skip Einhorn’s 7-year-old Awesome Anywhere. Joining the fun are Centeno’s wife Brooke and 3-month-old daughter Sophia. @jockeydc @whatthebrooklyn
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Hay #Tampa and #HorseRacing fans—live racing resumes in only 8 more days!!! Join us on Wednesday, November 24th—gates open at 11 am!
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Antonio Gallardo, left, and Pablo Morales, right, pick brain of Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez before 3rd race
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The leaders are coming together first up - 2021-22 leading rider ⁦ @SamyCamacho1 ⁩ and family with VP and GM Peter Berube!
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TODAY'S FAN APPRECIATION DAY RACING CONDITIONS: Main track, fast; turf course, firm. Portable turf rail set at zero. First post time is 12:32 p.m. Help us bid a fond farewell to announcer Richard Grunder as he caps 37 years of thrills at the Oldsmar oval!
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Vote No on #3 and #13 @UTBchamber
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Surrounded by family and friends, @SamyCamacho1 celebrates his 2020-2021 Oldsmar riding title with the championship trophy. He has won four of today's five races (including the 5th on 3-year-old filly Puppymonkeybaby) and stands at 111 victories on the concluding day of the meet.
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2 years
Congratulations Gerald Bennett on your 4,000th career victory!!! @AverillRacing14
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4 years
Owner Victor Martinez, third from left, leads in Grade II Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby winner King Guillermo and jockey Samy Camacho after their thrilling victory Saturday. The colt earned a 99 Beyer Speed Figure, elevating him into the top ranks of the nation's 3-year-olds
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3 months
Sibelius and @JuniorandKellyA win The Pelican Stakes! The KY bred is trained by Jeremiah O’Dwyer, owned by Jun H. Park & Delia Nash, and was bred by Taylor Brothers Properties LLC, Pollock Farms, & Patrick Payne et al. Congratulations to the winning connections! 🏆🍾🥂
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4 years
Daniel Centeno rides his third winner on the card, taking the sixth race on 5-year-old Florida-bred mare Lady Breanna for breeder-owner J J Brevan Stable and trainer Gerald Bennett. The six-time Oldsmar riding champion is second in the standings with 99 winners.
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2 years
Front-runners, stalkers and Corgis who need a little more ground give it their all
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6 years
Oldsmar jockey Jose Ferrer is the 69th winner of the award valued most by jockeys across the nation
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1 year
With Sir Saffer's win in the 9th on the turf, Kathleen O'Connell moves ever closer to becoming the all-time winningest female trainer in North America. "K.O." now has 2,383 victories, two behind leader Kim Hammond. Hector Rafael Diaz, Jr., rode Sir Saffer for O'Connell.
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2 years
Nest, ⁦⁦ @iradortiz ⁩ and ⁦ @PletcherRacing ⁩ win the 42nd Running of The Suncoast Stakes for owners Repole Stable, ⁦ @EclipseTBP ⁩ , and Michael House!
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Vernon Bush does the unthinkable, riding his second 25-1 shot winner on the card in the 7th. Both Distorted Times, shown here, and first-race winner Delta Ridge are owned by Michael H. Rhodes and trained by Jennifer Quinones, who rode against the 61-year-old Bush at Rockingham…
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4 years
Tampa Bay Downs will race June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 and 24, then return June 30 and July 1 for the Summer Festival of Racing. Precautions still include no spectators.
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4 years
“Roll out my red carpet; sound the trumpets—I am back and all settled into my new stall! My new trainer ⁦⁦ @GrahamMotion ⁩ was SO impressed with me...I’m the #bighorse in the shedrow!” -Mouse the Mascot ⁦ @IanWilkesRacing
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Congratulations to Stella Thayer on her induction into the @nmrhof as a Pillar of the Turf! 🎉👏🍾
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