Pelican Stakes

Zenden Gamely Fends Off Souper Stonehenge In Pelican

OLDSMAR, FL – Trainer Carlos David’s Zenden gamely fended off a stubborn Souper Stonehenge from gate to wire to win Saturday’s $100,000 Pelican Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Zenden broke from the rail under Samy Camacho and…

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Pelican Preview: Shivaree Reappears On Familiar Ground

OLDSMAR, FL – Jacks or Better Farm homebred Shivaree reappears on familiar ground looking for victory in Saturday’s $100,000 Pelican Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. The Pelican is a 6-furlong dirt sprint open to all horses ages 4 and up. This year’s edition is the penultimate event on a 10-race card… Read More

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Killybegs Captain Defends Pelican Title

OLDSMAR, FL – After pulling off an upset in last year’s edition, Curragh Stables’ Killybegs Captain defended his title as the favorite in Saturday’s $100,000 Pelican Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Breaking from post 7 under Samy Camacho as the 2/1 bettors’ choice, Killybegs Captain was intent to fight for the early… Read More

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Killybegs Captain Plunders Pelican

TAMPA, FL – Curragh Racing II’s Killybegs Captain played the part of the mischievous pirate on Saturday, plundering and pillaging victory away from the heavily-favored Imperial Hint in the $100,000 Pelican Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Breaking from post 5 under Samy Camacho at 9/1 odds, Killybegs Captain held a slight lead over Old Time… Read More

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X Y Jet Wins $100,000 Pelican Stakes For Fun

TAMPA, FL – Rockingham Ranch and Gelfenstein Farm’s X Y Jet continued his torried comeback tour, winning for fun in Saturday’s $100,000 Pelican Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Away under Emisael Jaramillo as the heavy 2/5 favorite, X Y Jet broke fastest and immediately took command by multiple lengths before the… Read More