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Pompano Park, Old Flagler Dog Track Most Successful Among South Florida's Casinos

Monday, October 02, 2023

Gulfstream is 6th of 8 venues . . .

Mattingly Homers in $90,000 Hollywood Beach Stakes

Sunday, October 01, 2023

First stakes score for Bucchero colt . . .

OBS Grad Lady Radler Wins First Graded Stakes

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Chi Chi scores at Remington . . .

Graded SWs Nominated for Gr. I Princess Rooney

Monday, September 25, 2023

'Win and You're In' event for BC Filly and Mare Turf . . .

OBS Grad Saudi Crown Gets First Stakes Score

Sunday, September 24, 2023

First Gr. I winner for Always Dreaming . . .

Pimlico Canceled

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Due to tropical storm Ophelia . . .

R Harper Rose Heads Gulfstream Feature

Friday, September 22, 2023

Daughter of Khozan has recovered from fever . . . .

OBS Grad Carson's Run Loves the Woodbine Turf

Monday, September 18, 2023

Wins Gr. I Summer Stakes . . .

OBS Grad Votes Yes in Juvenile Turf Stakes

Friday, September 15, 2023

First SW for Divisidero . . .

Gulfstream's Champions Meet Kicks Off Dec. 1

Thursday, September 14, 2023

$3 million Pegasus set for Jan. 27 . . .

Gil Celebrates First Winner

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Poimema pays tribute . . .

Trainer D'Angelo Sweeps Florida Sire Stakes at Gulfstream

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Wins Desert Vixen, then adds Dr. Fager . . .

Bentornato Set for $100,000 Dr. Fager

Thursday, September 07, 2023

Won Proud Man in last . . .

Dr. Fager, Desert Vixen Kick Off Sire Stakes on Saturday

Wednesday, September 06, 2023

Series goes later than usual . . .

Rainbow Hit Again at Gulfstream

Sunday, September 03, 2023

2 days in a row . . .

Rainbow Jackpot Goes at Gulfstream

Sunday, September 03, 2023

Hit for more than $100,000 . . .

OBS Sale-Topper Captures Pacific Classic

Sunday, September 03, 2023

He's the latest OBS millionaire . . .

Reyes, Joseph Take Gulfstream Titles

Monday, August 28, 2023

Reyes rides 93 winners, wins by 18 . . .

OBS Grads Strike 7 Times On Weekend

Monday, August 28, 2023

3 at the Spa . . .

Gulfstream Stars Prominent in Gr. I Travers

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Forte and Mage will be tough . . . .

Dwoskin, Mage Owner Team Up in Fight Against Pediatric Cancer

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Mage goes in Travers Saturday . . .

OBS Grads Score Parx Sweep

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Il Miracolo wins Gr. III Smarty Jones . . .

Rainbow 6 Pays Off at Gulfstream

Saturday, August 19, 2023

R Adios Jersey wins Sheer Drama . . .

Rivera Wins First Career Race at Gulfstream

Monday, August 14, 2023

22-year-old Puerto Rican prepped in Ocala . . .

Let Them Watch Dominates $65,000 Sharp Susan

Monday, August 14, 2023

Florida-bred is 2-for-2 . . .

OBS Grads 1-2 in Gr. III Sorrento

Monday, August 14, 2023

Dreamfyre scores by 3 1/2 . . .

OBS Grad Casa Creed Captures Fourstardave for 2nd Straight Year

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Earnings surpass $2.4 million . . .

Proud Man, Sharp Susan Unofficial Previews for Sire Stakes

Friday, August 11, 2023

Both 2yo stakes are worth $65,000 . . .

R Harper Rose Preps for Sire Stakes With Sharp Debut Score

Sunday, August 06, 2023

Wins by 6 1/2 . . .

White Abarrio Upsets Gr. I Whitney

Sunday, August 06, 2023

Nearing $2 million in earnings . . .

Another Super OBS Weekend

Sunday, August 06, 2023

4 more grads score . . .

Noble Drama Seeking More Laurels

Friday, August 04, 2023

Gone Astray 8-year-old has won 10 times . . .

Lightening Larry Looking for New Worlds to Conquer

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Florida colt has won three straight stakes . . .

Rainbow Unsolved again; Guarantee for Friday

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Sequence hasn't hit for 13 days . . .

Trainer Larry Bates Passes Away

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Raced in South Florida for 30 years . . .

Five More OBS Grads Win Weekend Stakes

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Scores at Del Mar, Woodbine and Monmouth . . .

Charlie's Wish Wins $75,000 Azalea

Sunday, July 23, 2023

First Dude nearing $25 million in progeny earnings . . .

Flakes Set for $75,000 Azalea at Gulfstream

Friday, July 21, 2023

Jackpot guaranteed at $200,000 . . .

Fawkes Has Double-Barreled Threat for Azalea

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Charlie's Wish is a First Dude . . .

Conner Replaces Zayas, Wins $75,000 Powder Break

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Rider gets a fat lip, besides . . .

New Diamond Sparkles in Gulfstream Debut

Friday, July 14, 2023

2yo filly purchased for $75,000 at OBS March . . .

Another Sensational Week for OBS Grads

Monday, July 10, 2023

4 more stakes added to growing list . . .

Lightning Forces Laurel Cancellation

Thursday, July 06, 2023

Card was originally scheduled for June 30 . . .

OBS Grads Are Winning Everywhere

Wednesday, July 05, 2023

8 SW over the weekend . . .

Lusk Is Tampa's Leading Trainer - At Least Until November 22

Sunday, July 02, 2023

Wins 2 races on track's first program . . .

Walder Finally Gets No. 1,000

Saturday, July 01, 2023

Breaks out of long slump . . .

Meneses Leads Tampa Jockey Challenge

Saturday, July 01, 2023

He has 3 winners in $5,000 competition . . .

Gulfstream Rainbow Yields Mandatory Payout

Saturday, July 01, 2023

More than $1.4 million bet Friday . . .

Tampa Bay Downs Open for Festival of Racing

Friday, June 30, 2023

Oldsmar track in action today and Saturday . . .

Mandatory Jackpot Payout Set for Friday; Walder Seeks Milestone

Monday, June 26, 2023

Trainer has 999 victories . . .

Mattingly Hits a Home Run in Gulfstream Maiden-Breaker

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Bucchero headed for Tyro at Monmouth . . .

Prado Readies for Next Stage of His Career

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Hall of Fame rider retired on Tuesday . . .

Mattingly favored in Gulfstream Dash on Tapeta

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Son of Bucchero was 2nd in Royal Palm . . .

Crimson Advocate Ships to Ascot, Wins Gr. II Queen Mary

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Nyquist filly was a $100,000 OBS purchase . . .

March Sale Topper Romps at Santa Anita

Monday, June 19, 2023

Muth became a Rising 'Star' . . .

Game Face Winner Is No Flake

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Daughter of Brethren wins by a neck . . .

OBS Winds Up With Sales of More Than $24.1 Million

Friday, June 16, 2023

$475,000 2yo tops final session . . .

Son of Blame Tops OBS Second Session

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Clay Scherer pays $485,000 . . .

OBS Grad Wins Gr. II Santa Margarita

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Adare Manor sold for $375,000 . . .

Bucchero, Street Boss Fillies Share Breeze Best

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Quarters in :20 3/5 at fifth OBS session . . .

Chitu Colt Equals OBS Track Record

Wednesday, June 07, 2023

Esperon turns in :20 1/5 quarter . . .

Pimlico Bettor Strikes for Huge Pick 6

Sunday, June 04, 2023

More than half a million one day before closing . . .

E2, MyRacehorse, Announce $7 Million Funding

Thursday, June 01, 2023

Making racehorse ownership possible . . .

Tampa Bay Downs Steward Dennis Lima Passes Away

Saturday, May 27, 2023

(Editor's note: From his first day as a steward in 1993 to this past season, I can't...

St. Patrick's Day Gets Florida's First Frosh Winner

Monday, May 22, 2023

Jive scores at Gulfstream and collects $43,000 . . .

National Treasure Wins Preakness in a Photo

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Favored Mage disappoints in 3rd . . .

OBS Grad Taxed Scores 11-1 Black-Eyed Susan Upset

Saturday, May 20, 2023

She sold for $105,000 at OBS March . . .

First Mission Will Miss Preakness

Friday, May 19, 2023

Stonestreet colt has left hind ankle problem . . .

Mage On Course for Preakness

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Tuesday gallop winds up preparations . . .

Rainbow Pool Could Reach $1.5 Million

Saturday, May 13, 2023

2 Juvenile Stakes on tap . . .

It's Official: Mage Set for Preakness

Friday, May 12, 2023

Derby winner will train Saturday at Churchill . . .

Big Rainbow 6 Guarantee at Gulfstream

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Last hit 17 days ago . . .

Mage Looks Ready for May 20 Preakness

Tuesday, May 09, 2023

Forte appears to be set for Pimlico, too . . .

OBS Grads Win 3 More

Monday, May 08, 2023

Webslinger Captures $500,000 American Turf . . .

First Laurel 2-Year-Olds Go Today

Friday, May 05, 2023

7 entered in third race maiden special . . .

Bennett Preparing for Monmouth Meeting

Thursday, May 04, 2023

He's in the process of winning eighth straight Tampa title . . .

Forte Is 4-1 in Preakness Future Book

Monday, May 01, 2023

Book closes prior to Derby Saturday . . .

At Age 59, Ferrer Still Going Strong at Tampa

Monday, May 01, 2023

Jose has ridden five straight winners, four on Sunday . . .

Adare Manor Romps in Gr. II Santa Maria

Sunday, April 30, 2023

$375,000 OBS grad wins by 4 1/2 . . .

OBS Spring Sale Is a Record-Breaker

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Four-day sale brings in more than $90 million . . .

Gun Runner Colt Brings $2.2 Million at OBS 3

Friday, April 28, 2023

Consigned by DeMeric Sales . . .

Frosted Colt Tops OBS 2 at $900,000

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Paul Sharp sells Justify colt for $$750,000 . . .

Thayer Elected to National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Tampa Bay Downs owner will be enshrined on Aug. 4 . . .

OBS Opener Averages $136,665; Hartley/DeRenzo Sells Arrogate Colt for $1.450 Million

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Sale up 7.9 percent over Last year . . .

Laurel Racing Canceled

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Recent injuries to be studied . . .

Four Work :21-Flat Quarters at OBS

Friday, April 21, 2023

3 colts and a filly . . .

Speightstown Filly Equals OBS Record Quarter

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Hip No. 618 consigned by All Dreams Equine . . .

Santos Returns After Recuperating from Training Accident

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Ademar will be heading for Canterbury next . . .

Frosted Colt Ices OBS Under Tack #3

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Breezes in 9 3/5 . . .

No Say Never Colt Leads OBS Under Tack Trials

Monday, April 17, 2023

Red-hot Tom McCrocklin's group are speedy . . .

Mage Breezes at Gulfstream, Prepping for Churchill Downs

Monday, April 17, 2023

Colt has only raced three times . . .

Daughter of Mendelssohn Orchestrates 9 3/5 Trial

Monday, April 17, 2023

Best OBS work Sunday at an eighth of a mile . . .

OBS Grad Key of Life Wins Gr. II Beaumont

Monday, April 17, 2023

OBS horses on a roll . . .

Gulfstream Closed for 2nd Straight Day

Friday, April 14, 2023

Simulcasting will be available . . .

Spieth Confident As He Approaches 5,000 Victories

Thursday, April 13, 2023

56-year-old veteran busy helping with his wife's training . . .

Weather Cancels Gulfstream Racing Today

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Casino will be open . . .

Maryquitecontrary 2nd in Gr. I, $600,000 Madison Stakes at Keeneland

Sunday, April 09, 2023

Owned and bred by Ocala veterinarian Rod Lundock . . .

OBS Grad Practical Move Wins Gr. I Santa Anita Derby

Sunday, April 09, 2023

3-year-old colt sold for $230,000 . . .

Oldsmar Mayor Makes Big Score on Oldsmar Cup Day

Saturday, April 08, 2023

There is no denying, he hits for $64 in Oldsmar Cup . . .

Juvenile Season Kicks Off at Gulfstream Thursday

Saturday, April 08, 2023

9 fillies will race 4 1/2 furlongs . . .