Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough Stakes Preview, FREE Picks, And Longshots

From Blinkers Off 544: Aaron and Jared preview the field for the Hillsborough Stakes (G2) at Tampa Bay Downs, then give their top picks and longshots. Who’s YOUR top pick? […] Read More

Race Recaps

Micheline Holds Sway In Hillsborough

OLDSMAR, FL – Godolphin homebred Micheline took over halfway home and held sway late to win Saturday’s $225,000 Hillsborough Stakes (G2) at Tampa Bay Downs Micheline broke from post 11 […] Read More

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Delacour says ‘New York Stakes Turf Bonus’ enticing for returning Magic Attitude

OZONE PARK, NY – Trainer Arnaud Delacour said Lael Stables’ Magic Attitude is training towards a seasonal debut on March 6 in the Hillsborough (G2) at 9 furlongs on the Tampa […] Read More

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Starship Jubilee Conquers Hillsborough

OLDSMAR, FL – Blue Heaven Farm’s Starship Jubilee kept her hot streak alive with a conquering effort in Saturday’s $225,000 Hillsborough Stakes (G2) at Tampa Bay Downs. Breaking from post 7 under […] Read More

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Patient Rymska Scoots Past Late In Hillsborough

TAMPA, FL – Running closer to the pace then she often has in the past proved to be the difference-maker for Rymska, who waited patiently for room before scooting through and drawing […] Read More

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Fourstar Crook Up In Time In G2 Hillsborough

OLDSMAR, FL – Michael Dubb, Bethlehem Stables, and Gary Aisquith’s Fourstar Crook commenced a strong rally down the length of the stretch to nail Proctor’s Ledge at the wire and win Saturday’s Grade 2, […] Read More

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Dickinson Explodes Late to Win G2 Hillsborough Stakes

OLDSMAR, FL – Paco Lopez knew he was sitting on a powder keg, and when he lit the fuse, 5-year-old mare Dickinson responded with a powerhouse performance. The Godolphin Racing-owned […] Read More

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Trailing Runaway Isabella Sings by 18 Lengths, Tepin Rallies to Win G2 Hillsborough Stakes

Trailing runaway pace-setter Isabella Sings by more than 18 lengths up the backstretch, Tepin gobbled up ground like a freight train under jockey Julien Leparoux en route to a one-length […] Read More