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Tampa Bay Media —- Trainer Rarick enjoying a career year at Tampa Bay Downs, wins Martin’s Italian Restaurant Trainer of the Month award As we enter the final few weeks of the season, one trainer who wishes the Tampa Bay Downs meet would keep on going is Lynn Rarick,...

Oaklawn and the Road to the Kentucky Derby: Louis A. Cella, President of Oaklawn and Racing Legend D. Wayne Lukas Honored Together Historic Arkansas track that shapes champions celebrates two men who helped shape its legacy. Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing...

Arnaud Delacour turns winning streak into Martin’s Trainer of the Month Award win Trainer Arnaud Delacour is no stranger to winning as he’s scored at over a 20% win rate over the course of his training career. But he’s been unbeatable here at Tampa Bay Downs over the last couple...

For Immediate Release                                                                                              March 11, 2026 Live it Up Challenge winners look ahead to next year’s High Rollers Contest Four talented horse players were able to earn a free buy-in to the $1,000...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Hodges Photography After “Nasty Nose” Loss to Boys, Bohemian Eyes Breakthrough in LaCombe NEW ORLEANS (March 4, 2026) – Narrowly denied in her lone attempt, Bohemian will try for her first stakes victory in Saturday’s $100,000 Allen “Black Cat” LaCombe...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Fair Grounds Adds Race Dates to 2025-26 Meet NEW ORLEANS (Feb. 17, 2026) – Inspired by the strong performance of purse sources, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots announced the addition of two race dates to the 2025-26 meet. The additional days will be...

150,000 Dixie Belle Stakes Recap Compiled by Robert Yates | FRENCH FRICTION – Dixie Belle Stakes – 48th Running Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 For Immediate Release $150,000 Dixie Belle Stakes Another stakes race at Oaklawn, another stakes victory for dual Hall of Fame...

By Rick Francis —- The “Road to the Kentucky Derby” passes through Oldsmar, Florida and Tampa Bay Downs with Festival Preview Day 46 and the running of the Sam F. Davis stakes. The day’s feature contest goes off as race 11 preceeded by stakes races the...

APPLE BLOSSOM HANDICAP ADDED TO 2026 BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE SERIES Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff Berth on the Line in Historic Test for Fillies and Mares at Oaklawn Park LEXINGTON, KY. & HOT SPRINGS, AR. (Feb. 22, 2026) – The $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) has...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Fair Grounds to Present Road to the Kentucky Derby Update Show Featuring Live UAE 2000 Guineas NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 22, 2026) – Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will present a special Road to the Kentucky Derby Update Show on Friday, Jan. 23, beginning...