Gulfstream Expands Lead in Handle
Gulfstream Park had all-sources handle six times greater than Calder Casino and Race Course during the Dec. 6-8 weekend.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 5 | Turf Dash S. | $75,000g | 4&up | 5f T | Results & Video |
| January 12 | Gasparilla S. | $100,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 7f | Results & Video |
| January 12 | Pasco S. | $100,000g | 3yos | 7f | Results & Video |
| January 26 | Lightning City S. | $75,000g | 4&up, f/m | 5f T | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| February 2 | Sam F. Davis S. (gr. III) | $250,000g | 3yos | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 2 | Florida Oaks (gr. III) | $150,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 2 | Endeavour S. (gr. III) | $150,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 9 | Manatee S. | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 7f | Results & Video |
| February 16 | Tampa Bay S. (gr. III) | $150,000g | 4&up | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 23 | Super S. | $75,000g | 4&up | 7f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| March 2 | Challenger S. | $60,000g | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| March 9 | Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) | $350,000g | 3yos | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| March 9 | Hillsborough S. (gr. III) | $150,000g | 4&up, f/m | 9f T | Results & Video |
| March 9 | Suncoast S. | $100,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.18f | Results & Video |
| March 16 | Wayward Lass S. | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| April 6 | Journeyman Stud Sophomore Turf S. | $75,000g | 3yos | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| April 6 | Stonehedge Farm South Sophomore Fillies S. | $75,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 7f | Results & Video |
| April 6 | Besilu Stables Turf Classic S. | $75,000g | 4&up | 9f T | Results & Video |
| April 6 | Ocala Breeders' Sales Sophomore S. | $75,000g | 3yos | 7f | Results & Video |
| April 6 | Distaff Turf S. | $75,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| April 6 | Hilton Garden/Hampton Inn Suites Sprint S. | $75,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| December 7 | Sandpiper S. | $100,000g | 2 yo, Fillies | 6f | Results & Video |
| December 7 | Inaugural S. | $100,000g | 2 yo | 6f | Results & Video |
Jockey De La Cruz Registers 1,000th Victory
Jockey Fernando De La Cruz earned the 1,000th win of his career as he picked up a pair of victories at Tampa Bay Downs Dec. 4.
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Trainer Ness Records His 2,000th Victory
Trainer Jamie Ness collected his 2,000th career victory when Caylee's Song won the second race at Laurel Park Nov. 28.
Calder Hopes Poker Shift Increases Revenue
Calder Casino & Race Course is planning a mid-December move of its poker room from its racing building to its casino building, perhaps in an effort to increase revenue.
FTBOA to Panel: Allow Racing to Compete
Florida lawmakers should ensure the racing and breeding industry has the tools to compete in a competitive gambling market, the executive director of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association said Nov. 4.
Tampa Bay to Offer Million-Dollar Bonus
Tampa Bay Downs is offering a $1 million bonus payout in 2014 to the owner of any horse sweeping the Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. III), Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II), and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Tampa Bay Tops Again in FL Host-Track Battle
Tampa Bay Downs finished first again in August in Florida for host-track revenue on import simulcasts, and it appears that questions about the track's year-round eligibility for host status will remain unresolved for now.
Tampa Bay to Offer Record Purses for 2013-14
A revamped Festival Day celebration featuring three graded races worth $700,000, three cards offering three major stakes apiece, and a record $2,695,000 in purse money highlight Tampa's stakes schedule for the 2013-14 meet.
Allen Secures 3,000th Career Riding Win
Using a four-wide move at the quarter pole, veteran jockey Ronald Allen Jr. posted the 3,000th win of his career when he guided Burkholder Stables' Ghost Flower to victory in the second race Sept. 11 at Presque Isle Downs.
Calder Drops to Last in Host Track Business
Calder Casino & Race Course came in last among Florida's three Thoroughbred tracks in July in the lucrative business of host-track simulcasting of races from Thoroughbred tracks outside the state.
Calder: Landscape Forces 12% Purse Reduction
Calder Casino & Race Course said it will reduce overnight purses 12% effective Aug. 30 because of changes in the Florida Thoroughbred racing landscape.
Calder's Share of Host-Track Market Declines
Two recent reports show that Tampa Bay Downs and Gulfstream Park are making big inroads into Florida's lucrative host-track simulcast market., while host revenue for Calder fell by $5.1 million in this year's second quarter
No Easy Answers in South Florida Track Battle
Southeast Florida began its fourth head-to-head racing weekend July 27 with Gulfstream holding an almost 2-1 edge in pari-mutuel handle and Calder rejecting speculation it might soon cancel racing dates.
Calder Exec Comments on New Shipping Policy
Calder Casino & Race Course provided more details on its ban on the return of shippers that race at Gulfstream Park June 29, and several trainers responded by making plans to move their stables cross-town to Gulfstream.
Calder Policy Restricts Gulfstream Shipping
Beginning July 1, Calder Casino & Race Course will prohibit horses stabled at Calder from re-entering its grounds if trainers send them to race at other Florida tracks, it was announced June 28.
Tampa Bay Downs to Sponsor Jockey Challenge
Track officials at Tampa Bay Downs announced June 6 the creation of a $5,000 Jockeys' Challenge for riders who compete in the two-day Summer Racing Festival June 30 and July 1.
Florida Vet Agrees to 90-Day Suspension
Veterinarian Orlando Paraliticci has agreed to a 90-day suspension in an agreement that includes his admission that he violated Florida statutes by injecting a Thoroughbred less than 24 hours before a race at Tampa Bay Downs.
'Summer Festival' Set for Tampa Bay Downs
Tampa Bay Downs is moving ahead with a two-day meet it calls the Summer Festival of Racing.
Noble Tune Tries Plan 'B' in American Turf
Trainer Chad Brown brings 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf runner-up Noble Tune to the May 3 American Turf (gr. IIT) at Churchill Downs after making a decision not to run him in the Toyota Blue Grass (gr. I).
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