Challenger Stakes

BLINKERS OFF 602: Tampa Bay Derby Preview and Rapid-Fire Picks

The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for Saturday’s $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs, a 50-point prep race for the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Then the Dudes […]

Race Previews

2022 Challenger Stakes Preview, FREE Picks, And Longshots

From Blinkers Off 544: Aaron and Jared preview the field for the Challenger Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs, then give their top picks and longshots. Who’s YOUR top pick? […] Read More

Race Recaps

Last Judgment Leads Every Step Of Challenger

OLDSMAR, FL – Trainer Mike Maker’s Last Judgment led every step of the way to wire Saturday’s $100,000 Michelob Ultra Challenger Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs. Breaking alertly from […] Read More

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Trophy Chaser Outduels King for a Day in Challenger

OLDSMAR, FL – Owner/trainer Juan Avila’s Trophy Chaser outdueled the favored King for a Day in the stretch to win Saturday’s $100,000 Challenger Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs. Breaking from post […] Read More

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Flameaway Tough As Nails In Challenger

TAMPA, FL – John Oxley’s Flameaway displayed a new level of toughness in Saturday’s Challenger Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs, rebidding in midstretch to overcome a game Killybegs Captain and win for the first […] Read More

Race Recaps

War Story Romps In $100,000 Challenger

OLDSMAR, FL – Imaginary Stables and Glenn Ellis’ War Story made a big move through the far turn to take the lead before romping home down the stretch to win Saturday’s $100,000 Challenger […] Read More

News

Fifty Five Sets Stakes Record in G3 Florida Oaks

OLDSMAR, FL – Observers expecting the 34th edition of the Grade 3, $200,000 Florida Oaks to be one of the best in race history weren’t disappointed. After favorite La Coronel wrested […] Read More