Tampa Bay Downs releases its 2026-27 stakes schedule, featuring $3,460,000 in purses across 24 stakes races, a slate highlighted by a purse increase in the 1 1/16-mile Tampa Bay Derby (G3) that brings its value to $500,000.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The Puma (Essential Quality), fresh off his fourth-place finish in the GI Travers Stakes last Saturday, might be running again sooner than later. Trainer Gustavo Delgado, standing outside the colt's stall Thursday morning at the Oklahoma…
The 2027 running of the GIII Tampa Bay Derby will feature a half-million dollar purse, up by $100,000 over the 2026 renewal, courtesy of the race's sponsor ESMARK. The Derby, which offers points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby…
Despite enjoying considerable success since arriving in California in 2023, jockey Antonio Fresu will soon be making the trek east to Belmont Park. He has announced that he will begin riding in New York on opening day of the new…
Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU)…
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Counting Stars (Honor A.P.) needed a new partner. Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse did not have to look too far to get one. With regular rider Irad Ortiz, Jr. still ailing with a swollen left…
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The decision is in. Napoleon Solo (Liam's Map), winner of the GI Preakness Stakes, will run in in next Saturday's GI, $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga. The grey colt, who finished second in the GI…
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Saturday will be yet another emotional day for the proud Clement family. The day's featured ninth race is the $750,000 GI Christophe Clement Stakes, named for the newly-minted Hall of Fame trainer and patriarch of the…
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Todd Pletcher is going to have to wait at least one more day before he can be called Mr. 6,000. The Hall of Fame trainer is one win away from reaching that lofty number for career…
Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU)…