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Jackpot Guarantee Boosted to $500,000 for Wednesday

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Arindel leads owners' list in victories and money . . .

Florida-Bred Speech Is More Than Talk in Gr. I Ashland Stakes

Sunday, July 12, 2020

OBS grads finish 1-2 at Keeneland . . .

Trejos Hits a Grand Slam at Gulfstream

Saturday, July 11, 2020

Bug boy has won 29 races at current meet . . .

Wildcat Heir 10-Year-Old Has Paid Any Price 19 Times

Monday, July 06, 2020

Ambassador Luna misses by a nose in $75,000 Bob Umphrey . . .

Double Crown Wins 2nd Straight Stakes at Gulfstream

Saturday, July 04, 2020

Kathy Ritvo's colt captures $75,000 Carry Back . . .

Tampa Closes Until November After Successful Stand Battling Virus

Thursday, July 02, 2020

Track reopens for simulcast wagering . . .

Rainbow Goes on Tuesday; Could Reach $3 Million

Sunday, June 28, 2020

Zayas rides three winners today . . .

Letruska Adds Elegance to Impressive Record

Sunday, June 28, 2020

Wins by 2 1/2 despite killer fractions . . .

Copa Invitacional del Caribe winner Back at Gulfstream

Friday, June 26, 2020

Letruska had won her first 7 starts . . .

Tampa Set to Close for Live Racing With Mandatory Ultimate 6 Payouts

Friday, June 26, 2020

Jackpot currently stands at $61,218 . . .

Simulcasting Returns to Tampa Bay Downs on July 2

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Food and beverage service will be available . . .

Bennett Adds Two More Titles at Tampa Bay Downs

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

5th Leading trainer crown and first as owner . . .

OBS Grads Stand Out On Weekend

Monday, June 22, 2020

Cafe Pharoah unbeaten in Japan, he's a Derby possible . . .

Stronach 5 Winners Make Nice Score

Saturday, June 20, 2020

17 bettors get $7,039 . . .

Tix the Law (6-5) Heads Saturday's Belmont Stakes

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Field of 10 will contest race shortened to 1 1/8 miles . . .

Gallardo Takes Fifth Tampa Riding Title

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Rides 122 winners before suffering small fracture . . .

Torres Gets First winner Without the Bug

Saturday, June 13, 2020

In his first day as a journeyman rider . . .

Despite the Current Conditions, OBS Sale Does Nearly $59 Million in Business

Saturday, June 13, 2020

Averages more than $92,000 . . .

Minus the Bug, Torres Gets 7 Mounts on Friday

Thursday, June 11, 2020

He won 175 races as an apprentice . . .

Gulfstream's Casino to Re-open on June 18

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Ten Palms restaurant follows the next morning . . .

Sole Volante Rebounds to Defeat 3/5 Ete Indian

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Tampa Bay Derby runner-up may be headed for Belmont Stakes . . .

Despite Current Climate, OBS Opener Compares to 2019

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Average for 133 sold hits $91,477 . . .

OBS Spring Sale Kicks Off Tuesday

Monday, June 08, 2020

Will run for 4 days . . .

Ete Indian, Sole Volante to Duel While Rainbow Soars

Monday, June 08, 2020

Graded SWs are Triple Crown candidates . . .

Rainbow 6 Jackpot Guarantee Jumps to $2.2 Million

Sunday, June 07, 2020

Treasure Coast heads today's sequence . . .

Tampa Will Re-Open Silks Poker Room on June 14

Friday, June 05, 2020

Food and beverages available; no simulcasting . . .

OBS March Purchase Romps in Churchill Debut

Thursday, June 04, 2020

Toby's Heart wins by 6 3/4 . . .

Stronach 5 Returns on Friday

Tuesday, June 02, 2020

5 races. four tracks . . .

Gulfstream Jackpot Guarantee Soars to $1.8 Million

Sunday, May 31, 2020

Saturday's payoff was a monster . . .

Panici Returns To Gulfstream Today

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Jockey was injured on April 24 . . .

Even Without Single Winning Tickets, Pick 6 Is Paying Well

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Jackpot for Thursday guaranteed at $1.350 million . . .

Gulfstream Gets Welcome Purse Boost

Monday, May 25, 2020

10-15 percent begins in June . . .

Notes From North and South Returns - For One Day

Sunday, May 24, 2020

Equibase needs to do better job on racing charts . . .

Rainbow Guarantee of $1.2 Million for Sunday

Saturday, May 23, 2020

Today's winners collected $23,501 . . .

Prado Passes Cordero On Victories List

Friday, May 22, 2020

Gets No. 7,058 on debuting 2yo Flying Aletha . . .

OBS Grad Starship Jubilee Is Canada's Horse of the Year

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Bargain filly went through sales ring twice . . .

Tampa Bay Downs Gets OK for June Racing

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Track will be open without spectators on Mondays and Wednesdays . . .

Jackpot Guarantee of $900,000 on Thursday

Monday, May 18, 2020

Saez triples on Sunday program . . .

Tampa Bay Downs Seeks to Extend Current Meeting

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Asking for 8 more days in June . . .

Four More Tracks Open for Spectator-less Wagering Today

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Gulfstream will be alone early in the day . . .

Got Stormy Makes 2020 Return in Powder Break for Casse

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Gr. I winner training well in Ocala . . .

Rainbow Winners Make $31,476 Score

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Guaranteed pool of $100,000 begins today . . .

Mandatory Payout for Rainbow 6 Saturday

Friday, May 08, 2020

Today's guarantee is $2 million . . .

LaMarre Wins Tampa Contest, and All Others Follow

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

Winds up with $114.80 bankroll . . .

Mark Casse: From The Florida Scene to the Hall of Fame

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

He has the rare distinction of being in two Halls of Fame . . .

Rainbow Guaranteed at $1.75 Million for Thursday

Monday, May 04, 2020

Zayas, Ortiz red-hot in Hallandale . . .

Virus Also Wreaking Havoc on Florida's Sire List

Saturday, May 02, 2020

Khozan leading, but First Dude and Brethren have more runners . . .

Odds Drop on Enduros Tigress Hard to Fathom

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

First Dude filly goes from 27-1 to 11-1 at Tampa . . .

Rainbow Guarantee Today is $750,000

Sunday, April 26, 2020

Dr. Post romps in $75,000 Unbridled . . .

Good News for Tampa Bay Downs Horsemen: Another Month of Racing

Friday, April 24, 2020

Meeting to continue through May 30 . . .

Americanus Set to Return in $75,000 Unbridled

Thursday, April 23, 2020

War Front colt sold for $345,000 at OBS April . . .

Rainbow Winners Make Good Score

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Pool exceeds $8 million . . .

Rainbow 6 Payout Pool Could Reach $6 Million Today

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Saturday's winners get rich . . .

Ward Loaded Again for Gulfstream Juvenile Tests

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Has a filly and a colt ready for debuts . . .

Juvenile Races Kick Off at Gulfstream Thursday

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Fillies go Thursday for $65,000, colts on Friday . . .

Friday's Monster Payoff Race at Tampa Eclipsed by Gulfstream on Saturday

Monday, April 13, 2020

10-cent superfecta pays more than $52,000 . . .

$10,000 Claimer at Tampa Bay Downs Causes Tote Board Explosion

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Winner is 38-1 Autograph; Brown Essence is second at 71-1 . . .

Gaffalione Rides Two Family Names to the Top

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

Tyler is off to his best season yet . . .

Most Businesses Shuttered, Gulfstream Account Wagering Strong

Monday, March 30, 2020

Florida Derby alone handles more than $9 million . . .

Fast Fire Breaks Tampa Distance Record

Sunday, March 29, 2020

7-year-old gelding - 10 of last 11 in the money . . .

Bennett, Rodriguez Playing The Claiming Game

Friday, March 27, 2020

My Boy Lenny changes barns again . . .

New York-Bred Tiz the Law Tops Florida Derby Field

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Sackatoga colt won the Holy Bull in last . . .

Amidst the Chaos, BBB Hits a Grand Slam

Monday, March 23, 2020

19 of 19 in top 4 . . .

Rainbow 6 Guarantees $1.9 Million for Wednesday

Monday, March 23, 2020

Prado pulls to within one victory of Cordero . . .

Paco Lopez Equals Gulfstream Victory Mark

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Joins Gaffalione, Saez and Bailey with 7 victories . . .

Tampa Bay Downs Cancels Rich Florida Cup

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Money will be allocated to overnight purses . . .

Woodford Colt Sells for $600,000 at OBS Finale

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Son of Upstart breezed in 21 seconds flat . . .

Wavertree Sells American Pharoah Filly for $650,000 at OBS

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

First session averages $93,660 . . .

Gulfstream Closes Casino

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

It will remain shuttered until further notice . . .

Jackpot Guaranteed at $1.4 Million for Wednesday

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Noble Indy returns with a bang . . .

Gulfstream Will Race Without On-Track Fans

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Coronavirus hitting all sports venues . . .

Joseph Trying to Decipher Chance It's Poor Tampa Bay Derby

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Rainbow 6 jackpot guaranteed at $1 million tomorrow . . .

Broward County Honors Gaffalione

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

For accomplishments on and off the track . . .

Gulfstream's Spring and Summer Stakes Schedule Offers $3,775,000

Monday, March 09, 2020

Spring season begins April 2 . . .

Martinez Hits Grand Slam in Tampa Bay Derby

Sunday, March 08, 2020

Former slugger wins 40th Derby with King Guillermo . . .

Rainbow Guarantee Up to $700,000

Thursday, March 05, 2020

Pick 6 already hit 4 times . . .

Five Stakes Headline Tampa's Festival Day Program

Thursday, March 05, 2020

Feature is the Gr. II, $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby . . .

Another Handle Record for Gulfstream

Monday, March 02, 2020

Fountain of Youth day exceeds $36 million . . .

Rainbow 6 Hit Again

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Bettor collects more than $468K . . .

Rainbow 6 On the Rise Again

Monday, February 24, 2020

Irad Ortiz gets 100th winner . . .

Homebred Jackson Now a Graded SW for Pinchins

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Son of Kantharos wins $100,000 World of Trouble . . .

Faction Cat Smashes Tampa Turf Course Record

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Jean Elizabeth wins for 14th time . . .

Jean Elizabeth's Winning Streak Is on the Line

Friday, February 21, 2020

Two $100,000 stakes at Tampa . . .

Xpressbet Customer Hits Rainbow for $1.2 Million

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

$203,726 carryover for Thursday's late pick 5 . . .

Tampa's Turf Sprint Showcase Features Two $100,000 Stakes

Monday, February 17, 2020

Florida Cup Sprint winner heads Turf Dash . . .

Saffie Looking to Build on Recent Successes

Sunday, February 16, 2020

$25,000 claim Math Wizard set for Gr. III Razorback . . .

Rainbow Pool Headed Toward $1 Million

Thursday, February 13, 2020

No winners for 11 days . . .

Irad Ortiz : 13 Winners in 3 Days

Monday, February 10, 2020

Eclipse winner adds 6 on Sunday . . .

Rainbow 6 Guarantee Will Be $600,000

Friday, February 07, 2020

Gr. III Suwanee River heads program . . .

$250,000 Sam F. Davis Heads Festival Preview Program

Thursday, February 06, 2020

Four stakes highlight 12-race card . . .

Funny Cide's Crowd Heading Down Derby Trail Again

Sunday, February 02, 2020

Tiz the Law rolls in Gr. III Holy Bull . . .

Union Rags Colt Tops OBS Preferred Session

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Colt goes for $165,000 . . .

Jackpot Pays Off $11,600 at Gulfstream

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Pool reaches more than $14.2 million . . .

Mandatory Rainbow Payout at Gulfstream Today; Pool Could Reach $15 Million

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Five Pegasus World Cup horses could have produced winning ticket yesterday . . .

Omaha Beach Out of Pegasus World Cup

Friday, January 24, 2020

Light swelling in hind fetlock narrows field to 10 . . .

Mandatory Rainbow Payout Sunday - Pool Could Hit $10 Million

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Pegasus post position draw today . . .

Tiz the Law Breezes for Gr. iii Holy Bull

Monday, January 20, 2020

Rainbow guaranteed at $4 million today . . .

Rainbow Guaranteed at $3 Million Today

Friday, January 17, 2020

Guarantees also for World Cup program . . .

Jackpot Passes 32nd Day

Monday, January 13, 2020

Pletcher million-dollar yearling wins by 12 . . .

Stronach 5 Pays Off Big

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Rainbow 6 soaring . . .