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Derby Trail Went Through Tampa

Saturday, May 02, 2026

Sam F. Davis winner Renegade is 4-1 . . .

Marin Wins 6 Races at Tampa

Saturday, April 25, 2026

He falls short of track's record by one . . .

Saturday's Tampa Stakes Drew 108 Nominations

Thursday, April 23, 2026

$600,000 in purse money . . .

White Abarrio Leads OBS Grads

Monday, April 20, 2026

Wins Gr. II Oaklawn Handicap . . .

Son of Flightline Sells for $10.5 Million to Conclude Historic Sale

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Another Record price for Hartley/DeRenzo . . .

Bolt d'Oro Filly Lights Up Board at OBS

Friday, April 17, 2026

She's the fourth to hit the 7-figure mark . . .

Boots Captures First Gulfstream 2-year-old Race

Friday, April 17, 2026

Brethren filly a shoo-in with Camacho . . .

Jackie's Warrior Filly Sells for $2.3 Million at OBS

Friday, April 17, 2026

Consigned by Hartley DeRenzo . . .

McCrocklin's Sensational Streak Continues in OBS Under Tack Show

Saturday, April 11, 2026

His fillies zipped half-mile trials . . .

OBS Grad Further Ado Romps in Gr. I Blue Grass

Monday, April 06, 2026

Wins by 11 lengths...

Gulfstream's Royal Palm Meet Offering More Cash

Thursday, April 02, 2026

$2.9 million in stakes purses . . .

Tampa's Florida Cup A Huge Success

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

23rd edition . . .

Panici Says Goodbye at Gulfstream

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

He'll stay on with track work crew . . .

Dark Saffron Repeats in Gr. I Golden Shaheen

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Defeats fellow OBS graduate Bentornato . . .

Joseph Takes 15th Gulfstream Training Title

Monday, March 30, 2026

He's won last 5 . . .

End of the Rainbow Pays Off

Monday, March 30, 2026

Begins anew on Thursday . . .

Commandment Edges The Puma in $1 Million Florida Derby

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Earns 100 Kentucky Derby points . . .

Chief Wallabee 2-1 in Florida Derby Morning Line

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Saturday's Gulfstream card features 10 stakes . . .

Ortiz Takes 7th Gulfstream Riding Title

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

He won 82 races . . .

Another 8 Stakes Victories for OBS Graduates

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Skippylongstocking cruises in Gr. III Essex . . .

Chief Wallabee 2-1 in Florida Derby Morning Line

Saturday, March 21, 2026

9 set to go in 75th running . . .

OBS Celebrates Record Gross for March Sale

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Equals March record with 7 million-dollar sales . . .

Arnold Secures 2,000th Victory

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Unsearchable wins at Gulfstream . . .

Herrera Moves Tack to Gulfstream

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

21-year-old won Santa Anita Handicap . . .

The Puma Roars in Tampa Bay Derby

Sunday, March 08, 2026

Earns 50 qualifying points for 1st Saturday in May . . .

Gladwell 2-Year-Olds Work Fastest Eighth at OBS

Saturday, March 07, 2026

Filly and colt post 9 3/5ths . . .

Gulfstream, FHBPA Working on Expanded Opportunities for Florida-Breds

Saturday, March 07, 2026

To begin in fall . . .

Rezasrolex Heads $125,000 Silks Run

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

9-race win streak ended in last . . .

OBS Grads Still Hitting Hard

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Bold Journey wins Gr. III Tom Fool at Aqueduct . . .

Egan Returns from Overseas, Hits with Never Count Me Out

Friday, February 27, 2026

Irish-born rider has ridden 18 winners at Gulfstream . . .

Hartsmar Rides First U. S. Winner

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Lady River Lily pays $21.20 . . .

Another Big Score . . . in Tampa

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Lucky bettor hits entire Pick5 pool . . .

Marin Winning at Record Pace in Oldsmar

Monday, February 16, 2026

Single-season record is within sight . . .

Gulfstream's Rainbow 6 Pays Off Big

Sunday, February 15, 2026

98 lucky bettors strike for $31,679 . . .

Boland - at 92 - Joins Hall of Famers at Tampa's Jockeys and Jeans

Friday, February 13, 2026

OLDSMAR - Bill Boland flexed his right hand a couple of times between...

OBS Grads Continue to Impress

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Winning stakes everywhere . . .

Casse Named Latest Chairman of OBS

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

His father, Norman, was an OBS founder . . .

Jockeys and Jeans Draws Legendary Riders to Tampa

Sunday, February 08, 2026

Vasquez, Cordero, Pincay, Velasquez, etc. will be signing autographs . . .

1/ST forges New Partnership with Spanish Language Channel

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Will deliver race coverage, etc. . .

Pletcher, Cox Prominent in Sam F. Davis Stakes

Thursday, February 05, 2026

9-horse field set for $250,000 test . . .

Nearly Dominates Gr. III Holy Bull

Sunday, February 01, 2026

Wins easily for Pletcher . . .

Bayer Hits Grand Slam at OBS Sale

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Taiba sells for $150,000 . . .

Pegasus World Cup Winner Skippylongstocking: Another OBS Grad

Monday, January 26, 2026

Daniel Alonso’s Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator – Twinkling, by War Chant) finally...

Rainbow 6: 44 Tickets - $71,527 Each

Sunday, January 25, 2026

No single ticket . . .

Fourth Time is the Charm for Skippylongstocking in Pegasus World Cup

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Wins $3 million race at age 7 . . . January 24, 2026 ...

Pegasus Program to Offer Slew of Betting Options

Friday, January 23, 2026

Rainbow jackpot could reach $4 million . . .

Tampa's Pick 5 Hit by 1,165 Handicappers

Monday, January 19, 2026

Each cash for $552 . . .

Disco Time 8/5 in Pegasus Morning Line

Monday, January 19, 2026

Favorite draws post 1 . . . .

Neoequos Wins $75,000 Sunshine Turf

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Passes $500,000 mark . . .

O'Connell Overcomes Loss of 7 Racing Days

Friday, January 16, 2026

She tied a track record with 4 winners on one card . . .

Saez Returns to Gulfstream, Wins a Pair

Friday, January 16, 2026

Will remain until end of January . . .

Vernon Bush Hangs Up His Tack; Goes Out a Winner

Friday, January 16, 2026

Career spanned 47 years . . .

San Vicente Winner Kicks Off Big Santa Anita Weekend for OBS Grads

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Holds off 1/2 favorite, another OBS grad . . . For Immediate...

Live It Up Challenge Set for Tampa Handicappers

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Runs through March 7 . . .

Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Offers Endless Opportunities

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Gr. I event set for Jan. 24 . . .

Mr. Fisk's first foal is a filly

Friday, January 09, 2026

She's at Pleasant Acres Stallions . . .

Kentucky Oaks Runner-up Drexel Hill Heads Tampa's Wayward Lass

Thursday, January 08, 2026

Gasparilla also on tap for Saturday . . .

Estimated Pool for Rainbow 6 at Gulfstream - $425,000

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

10-race program on tap . . .

Five OBS Grads Up for Eclipse Awards

Monday, January 05, 2026

To be announced on Jan. 22 . . .

Sunday Racing Begins at Tampa Bay Downs

Sunday, January 04, 2026

Diane Crump passes at age 77 . .

White Abarrio Heads Pegasus World Cup Invitational List

Thursday, January 01, 2026

Son of Race Day Won the 2025 renewal...

19 Graded Stakes-Winners Invited to Pegasus F&M Turf Invitational

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Casse, Motion, Attfield, Clement, Brown and Attard have prospective runners ...

Gulfstream Park, FHBPA Announce 3-Year Agreement

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Through Dec. 31, 2028 ...

OBS Grad Wins Gr. I Debut

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Captures opening day La Brea at Santa Anita . . .

Private Thoughts Captures $100,000 St. Augustine Handicap at Gulfstream

Sunday, December 28, 2025

4-year-old gelding bred at Pleasant Acres by Joe and Helen Barbazon . . .

Christmas Eve Good to Jackpot Players

Thursday, December 25, 2025

14 bettors hit for $14,026 ...

Skippylongstocking Earns Berth in Pegasus World Cup

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Wins Harlan's Holiday by a head . . .

Watch Out for Rezarolex

Sunday, December 21, 2025

He's won 8 in a row . . .

Tampa Announces Major Purse Increases

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Money to come from FBIF funds . . .

Proctor, Braddy Off to Quick Start at Tampa

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Both veterans have saddled 4 winners . . .

Tampa Postpones First 2 Sunday Programs

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Dates will be moved to Thursdays . . .

Layabout By a Nose in Tropical Park Derby

Monday, December 15, 2025

Favorite finishes fifth . . .

Destino d'Oro Captures Tropical Oaks

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Wins by a head, pays $9.60 ...

Two Barns Quarantined at Tampa

Thursday, December 11, 2025

One horse confirmed to have EHV-1 . . .

Live Oak's Souper Forces Looks Super for Tropical Park Derby

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Race goes at 1 1/16 miles on the turf for $125,000 . . .

Camacho Back in Tampa Seeking Another Title

Thursday, December 11, 2025

He's won 5 in Oldsmar . . .

Owner Forced to Watch Inaugural Winner in Solitude

Sunday, December 07, 2025

Solitude Dude sets stakes record . . .

Maragh Notches Win No. 2,000 - at Tampa

Friday, December 05, 2025

Lazio pays $5 in 3rd race . . .

Top Jockeys Back at Gulfstream

Thursday, December 04, 2025

Led by No. 1 - Irad Ortiz Jr. . .

Inaugural and Sandpiper Kick Off Tampa's Stakes Schedule on Saturday

Thursday, December 04, 2025

Both races worth $125,000 . . .

Gun Runner Colt Wins Kentucky Jockey Club with No Further Ado

Tuesday, December 02, 2025

Earns 10 points on Road to Kentucky Derby . . .

Rainbow 6 Has 98 Winners

Monday, December 01, 2025

Prevent wins Sabal Palm . . .

Casse's Belief in Strategic Risk Pays Off in $300,000 In Reality

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Wins by 9 . . .

Mythical Makes My Dear Girl Victory No. 5

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Wins $300,000 test with room to spare . . .

Glorious Boy Wins $100,000 Pulpit By Himself

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Bronze Bullet dq'ed after dead heat . . .

Mythical Makes Two-Turn Debut in My Dear Girl

Friday, November 28, 2025

Arindel filly has won three stakes . . .

Tampa Stakes Program Kicks Off on Dec. 6

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Inaugural and Sandpiper are both worth $125,000 . . .

Castellano's Back at Gufstream Park Looking for No. 6,000

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Javier approaching 30th year in the saddle . . .

OBS Graduates Continue to Pile Up Stakes Victories

Monday, November 24, 2025

Fully Subscribed romps in Gr. II Mother Goose . . .

Spirit Doll Among Last Out Winners for $100,000 Wait a While

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Championship Meeting kicks off on Thanksgiving Day . . .

Marin Is on Fire in First 2 Days of Racing at Tampa

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Last year's leader has won six races . . .

Sunshine Meet Closes After Sunday's Program

Friday, November 21, 2025

$75,000 Juvenile Sprint set for tomorrow . . .

Enthusiasm Abounds at Tampa Bay Downs Opener

Thursday, November 20, 2025

More than 4,000 show up on-track . . .

Steal Sunshine Finally Made It

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

First victory in 8th start this year . . .

Marin Returning to Tampa Bay Downs After His 116-win Season

Friday, November 14, 2025

The Downs opens for 100th season on Wednesday . . .

Pegasus World Cup Now Included in Breeder's Cup Challenge Series

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Slated for Jan. 24 at Gulfstream . . .

Rajiv is Back, Shooting for 2,000

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Went into business in Jamaica . . .

Tessellate Set for Juvenile Fillies

Thursday, November 13, 2025

She's stakes-placed in her last 2 . . .

Martinez Rides First Winner at 45

Monday, November 10, 2025

Only his 3rd mount . . .

OBS Grads Shine at Breeder's Cup

Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Most victories by OBS grads in single Cup . . .