Tampa Bay Increases Summer Festival Purses
Tampa Bay Downs presents its second annual Summer Festival of Racing June 30 and July 1, featuring an approximate 25% increase in purses from last year's inaugural two-day event.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 4 | Pasco S. | $100,000g | 3yos | 7f | Results & Video |
| January 4 | Gasparilla S. | $100,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 7f | Results & Video |
| January 11 | Minaret S. | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 6f | Results & Video |
| January 25 | Endeavour S. (gr. III) | $150,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| January 25 | Lightning City S. | $100,000g | 4&up, f/m | 5f T | Results & Video |
| January 25 | Pelican S. | $60,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| February 1 | Sam F. Davis S. (gr. III) | $250,000g | 3yos | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 1 | Lambholm South Tampa Bay S. (gr. III) | $150,000g | 4&up | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 1 | Suncoast S. | $100,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.18f | Results & Video |
| February 8 | Manatee S. | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 7f | Results & Video |
| February 22 | Super S. | $100,000g | 4&up | 7f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| March 1 | Turf Dash S. | $100,000g | 4&up | 5f T | Results & Video |
| March 8 | Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) | $350,000g | 3yos | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| March 8 | Florida Oaks (gr. III) | $200,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| March 8 | Hillsborough S. (gr. III) | $150,000g | 4&up, f/m | 9f T | Results & Video |
| March 15 | Wayward Lass S. | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| March 22 | Challenger S. | $60,000g | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| April 5 | Ocala Breeders' Sales Sophomore S. | $75,000g | 3yos | 7f | Results & Video |
| April 5 | Skinny's Place of Anna Maria Island Sophomore Turf S. | $75,000g | 3yos | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| April 5 | Pleasant Acres Stallions Distaff Turf S. | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| April 5 | Stonehedge Farm South Sophomore Fillies S. | $75,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 7f | Results & Video |
| April 5 | Tampa Turf Classic S. | $75,000g | 4&up | 9f T | Results & Video |
| April 5 | Hilton Garden Inn/Hampton Inn and Suites Sprint S. | $75,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
Ring Weekend Springs Tampa Bay Derby Upset
St. Elias Stable and West Point Thoroughbreds' Ring Weekend sprang a 14-1 upset of the $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) March 8 at Tampa Bay Downs, well clear of Vinceremos in an impressively speedy gate-to-wire score.
Testa Rossi Cruises in Florida Oaks Stretch
In her first start since finishing second in last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (gr. IT), Testa Rossi overpowered 11 other 3-year-old fillies in the stretch to post a 3 1/2-length victory in the Florida Oaks.
Cloud Scapes Carries On to Hillsborough Score
Pin Oak Stud's homebred Cloud Scapes carried on in the $150,000 Hillsborough Stakes (gr. IIIT) March 8 at Tampa Bay Downs, edging Waterway Run to earn her third straight victory at the Florida oval.
Riposte Heads Solid Hillsborough Field
Juddmonte Farms' homebred Riposte heads a field of nine in pursuit of her first graded stakes victory stateside in the $150,000 Hillsborough Stakes (gr. IIIT) March 8 at Tampa Bay Downs.
Chad Brown Fillies Vie for Florida Oaks
Stablemates Testa Rossi and Kitten Kaboodle, both graded stakes winners in 2013 from the barn of trainer Chad Brown, will make their first appearances as sophomores in the March 8 Florida Oaks (gr. IIIT) at Tampa Bay.
Conquest Titan, Vinceremos Loom in Tampa Bay
Conquest Titan was runner-up to Cairo Prince in the Holy Bull, while Vinceremos won the local prep for the March 8 Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II).
O'Neill: Derby Still Possible for Bond Holder
Although Bond Holder will not make an expected start in the Tampa Bay Derby due to a lingering foot abscess, trainer Doug O'Neill said the colt could still make the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby.
Ancil Sets Tampa Track Record in Turf Dash
Ancil blistered to a track record-setting win at Tampa Bay Downs March 1 in the $100,000 Turf Dash Stakes by 1 1/4 lengths in his season debut.
Deadline Nears for Florida Dates Conflict
The clock is ticking toward the final day for Gulfstream Park and Calder Casino & Race Course to reach an agreement that would prevent another bruising 12 months of head-to-head racing.
Derby and Oaks Bright Spots for Churchill
Once again, the success of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Longines Kentucky Oaks were the rare brights spots within the racing sector when Churchill Downs Inc. reported record revenues for 2013.
Apprentice Rider Ortiz Graduates at Tampa
Apprentice jockey David T. Ortiz scored the first win of his professional career on Hebop, who won the eighth race Feb. 26 at Tampa Bay Downs.
Stranded Bond Holder Headed for Tampa Derby
Problems started on a flight from California to New Orleans for the Feb. 22 Risen Star Stakes, when Bond Holder was slightly injured after being severely jarred by turbulence. The incident took a severe mental toll.
Pletcher Nominates 18 for Tampa Bay Derby
Vinceremos and Harpoon, the 1-2 finishers in the Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. III), are among 18 Todd Pletcher-trained 3-year-olds nominated for the $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) March 8 at Tampa Bay Downs
Tampa Bay Trainer Could be 'Lone Survivor'
Tampa Bay Downs trainer Leon McKanas, longtime fan of the CBS-TV hit series Survivor, will get his chance to appear in the show's new season, which begins airing Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m.
Calabrese Splits With Trainer Kirk Ziadie
Owner Frank Carl Calabrese and trainer Kirk Ziadie have ended a high-profile partnership in which they each led in wins at two recent race meets at Calder Casino & Race Course and at the first summer/fall meet at Gulfstream.
Status Quo So Far for Tampa Bay, Hialeah
Tampa Bay Downs and Hialeah Park haven't amended their plans for live racing dates for the 12-month period that begins July 1, though they have until Feb. 28 to do so.
Gulfstream, Calder Have No Deal on Dates
Unless serious talks resume soon and quickly produce a settlement, Gulfstream Park and Calder Casino & Race Course appear to be headed toward another 12 months of bitter head-to-head weekend racing.
Vinceremos Upsets Stablemate in Sam F. Davis
Todd Pletcher-trained Vinceremos dug in gamely in deep stretch to hold off a stiff challenge from his more highly regarded stablemate Harpoon to win the Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. III) at Tampa Bay Downs Feb. 1.
Can't Starve this Fever
The old wives' tale to starve a fever doesn't work with the Kentucky Derby variety -- not because the charms of the First Saturday in May are so irresistible 13 weeks away but because sustenance is unavoidable. read blog
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