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Thompson Notches Win No. 3,000 at Suffolk

Veteran New England jockey Winston Thompson recorded the 3,000th win of his career, guiding African Angel to victory in the eighth race at Suffolk Downs Sept. 21.

 Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Nijinsky Bullet Named New England HOY

Nijinsky Bullet, a four-time winner at Suffolk Downs last year, was named the recipient of the 2008 James B. Moseley Horse of the Year Award by the New England Turf Writers Association at its 67th Annual Awards Dinner July 16 at the Danversport Yacht Club in Danvers, Mass.

 Thursday, July 16, 2009

NETWA Announces 2008 Award Winners

The New England Turf Writers Association has selected its champions and award winners for 2008.

 Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Mixed Results For Suffolk Meet

Mixed Results For Suffolk Meet

Suffolk Downs wrapped up its 2008 racing season with declines in live wagering and attendance and an increase in all-sources handle, track officials announced Nov. 13.

 Thursday, November 13, 2008

Tampa Bay Downs Opens 80th Season of Live Racing

The 80th season of live Thoroughbred racing at Tampa Bay Downs opens Dec. 10 with changes aimed at impressing racing fans, including bigger payouts on exacta, daily double, quinella, pick 3, and pick 4 wagering. The track's 26 stakes races will be run for more than $2.3 million.

 Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Jockey Winston Thompson Gets Victory 2,500

Suffolk Downs' leading rider, Jamaican native Winston Thompson, reached another career milestone Tuesday. In garnering a wire-to-wire victory aboard 1-2 favorite Sundance Shamrock in the third race for owner/trainer Tim Kirby, Thompson reached the 2,500 victory mark in his 19-year career.

 Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Winston Thompson Records Suffolk Six-Pack

Jockey Winston Thompson won six races on Saturday's 11-event program at Suffolk Downs, including the featured $50,000 Old Ironsides Breeders' Cup Stakes on the turf course aboard Live Oak Plantation's Miesque's Approval.

 Sunday, June 19, 2005