Tampa Bay Downs

Favored Poppy’s Pride Wires Inaugural

OLDSMAR, FL – Stonehedge homebred Poppys Pride made good on his 6/5 favoritism when taking the field on a gate-to-wire chase in Saturday’s $100,000 Inaugural Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Poppy’s Pride […]

Race Previews

Sandpiper Preview: Little Nesso Back in Action

OLDSMAR, FL – Off since her second career victory in late September, Little Nesso is back in action for Saturday’s $100,000 Sandpiper Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. The Sandpiper is a 6-furlong […] Read More

Race Previews

Tampa Bay Downs 5/13 Race 4 Preview: Big-Ticket Onward Still Seeking First W for Clement

OLDSMAR, FL – Trainer Christophe Clement’s Onward, a big-ticket $600k purchase as a yearling, will make his sixth attempt at breaking his maiden status in race 4 at Tampa Bay […] Read More

Race Previews

Tampa Bay Downs 5/6 Race 8 Preview: Overdrawn Maiden Field Hits the Turf

OLDSMAR, FL – An overdrawn field of 10 sophomore males and two Also-Eligibles will each fight for their first victory in the eighth and final race at Tampa Bay Downs […] Read More

News

What’s Next? Looking Ahead at Horse Racing’s Summer Calendar

Fresh off the heels of Oaklawn Park’s record-setting $41 million closing day last Saturday, horse racing seemingly has full momentum heading into the summer racing calendar. But now, between the […] Read More

Podcast

The Magic Mike Show 159: Tampa Bay Late Pick 4 Preview & Oaklawn Recap

The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give picks for Tampa Bay Downs’ Late Pick 4 on Wednesday, April 15. As a bonus, the guys also recap last Saturday’s Oaklawn […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

King Guillermo Bombs Tampa Bay Derby

OLDSMAR, FL – Victoria’s Ranch’s King Guillermo couldn’t have looked any better in his dirt debut, striding off to a dominating score while bombing the tote in Saturday’s $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa […] Read More

Race Recaps

Outburst Wires Florida Oaks

OLDSMAR, FL – From flags fall to that’s all, Outburst outran her competition to wire Saturday’s $200,000 Florida Oaks (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs. Breaking from post 8 under Javier Castellano […] Read More

Race Recaps

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

Race Recaps

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