MORALES WINS NO. 2,500; LONG-SHOT PLAY LEADS TO ‘HIGH ROLLERS’ TRIUMPH

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – In a sport awash in numbers, Pablo Morales was determined to push a big one to the back of his mind at Tampa Bay Downs. “I knew I could get it (career victory No. 2,500) today, so coming here the only thing I was thinking about before the...
Posted On 15 Feb 2023
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Valuable Derby/Oaks points on line in Grade 3 Sam F. Davis, Suncoast Stakes

By Rick Francis —- The winding road to the 149th Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks takes us to Oldsmar, Florida and Tampa Bay Downs for the runnings of the Grade 3 Sam F. Davis for the boys and the Suncoast Stakes for the girls with each offering valuable points for a shot to...
Posted On 10 Feb 2023
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Pegasus: Good Governance a Healing Influence for Trainer Anna Meah

By David Joseph —- Good Governance a Healing Influence for Trainer Anna Meah Recovering from Shoulder Surgery, Has Contender in Pegasus Turf HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – From competing on the rodeo circuit to riding one of the most famous Thoroughbreds in the world, Anna Meah’s...
Posted On 26 Jan 2023
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G1 Pegasus World Cup Holds Fond Memories for Brad Cox

By David Joseph —- Nicole Thomas Photo G1 Pegasus World Cup Holds Fond Memories for Brad Cox Champion Trainer Won with Knicks Go in 2021, Second in 2022 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – When Knicks Go won the 2021 Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) presented by Baccarat at...
Posted On 25 Jan 2023
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Pegasus: Lukas Returns to Pegasus with Last Samurai –

By David Joseph —- Lukas Returns to Pegasus with Last Samurai Dettori to Ride Oaklawn ‘Cap (G2) Winner HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Never shy about running horses in major stakes all over the country, 87-year-old Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas will send Last Samurai from...
Posted On 24 Jan 2023
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Pegasus: White Abarrio ‘Strong’ in Pegasus World Cup Tune-Up

By David Joseph —- White Abarrio; Ryan Thompson White Abarrio ‘Strong’ in Pegasus World Cup Tune-Up Florida Derby Champ Breezes 5F at Gulfstream Park HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Florida Derby (G1) winner White Abarrio breezed five furlongs over Gulfstream Park’s main track...
Posted On 06 Jan 2023
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Live Racing at Fair Grounds is Canceled for Friday, Dec. 30

New Orleans, La (Dec 30, 2022) – Following excessive rain overnight and throughout the morning and after a consultation between track management and the stewards, a joint decision was made to cancel Friday’s card at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. Live racing will...
Posted On 30 Dec 2022
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FAIR GROUNDS: Return to Stall-Wilson Turf Course Set for Dec. 26

By Kevin Kilroy —- Zozos Photo: Kevin Kilroy New Orleans, La (December 15, 2022) – Turf racing will return to Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots for the “Road to the Derby Kickoff Day ” card, to be held on Monday, Dec. 26. With the portable rail set at 34 feet,...
Posted On 16 Dec 2022
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Epsom Derby (G1) Winning Jockey Kingscote to Ride at Gulfstream Park

By David Joseph —- HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – British jockey Richard Kingscote, winner of the Epsom Derby (G1) June 4 aboard favored Desert Crown, will spend part of his winter riding at Gulfstream Park’s Championship Meet. Kingscote told broadcaster Nick Luck on Nick Luck...
Posted On 12 Dec 2022
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Colonel Liam to Launch Comeback at Gulfstream – Thursday Allowance or G2 Fort Lauderdale

By David Joseph —- Colonel Liam to Launch Comeback at Gulfstream Thursday Allowance or G2 Fort Lauderdale on Radar 5YO Pointed for Threepeat in $1M Pegasus Turf (G1) HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Robert and Lawana Low’s Colonel Liam, two-time defending champion in the $1 million...
Posted On 12 Dec 2022
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