Thoroughbred racing fans can experience the excitement of horse ownership — without the financial risk — by entering the annual Tampa Bay Owners Club competition. three at Tampa Bay Downs.
The individuals who select the winners of Saturday’s 10th race will become part of a fantasy-based title association for the remainder of the 2021-2022 meeting. There is no cost to enter; all that is required is to fill in a blank at the entrance to the main Grandstand or Clubhouse and deposit it in a numbered box corresponding to the number of your choice.
Those who choose the winners will become part of the “Tampa Bay Owners Club” (in case of high heat for first place, two groups of winners will be announced). Contest winners receive many of the privileges associated with Thoroughbred ownership each time the winning horse is back in action at the current meeting, including free admission; a Tampa Bay Downs racing program; an offer; preferential price discount; and an attractive “Tampa Bay Owners Club” pin.
The winner will also be admitted to the paddock before their horse races and into the winner’s circle when their horse wins again. Competition winners will be contacted via e-mail each time their horses enter the Oldsmar arena.
Saturday’s 10th race was a $16,000 claim for runners and mares 3 years of age and older that walked a mile on the turf.
“The investment involved in owning a stallion can multiply rapidly, with costs,” said Margo Flynn, VP of Marketing and Publicity for the track and racehorse owner. boarding fees, training fees, veterinary bills and more.
Flynn added: “We expect most of the winners to take the opportunity to get involved in their equine careers and meet some of the people involved, such as trainers and riders. horse. “Ideally, some winners will explore real ownership as they discover how valuable it can be, not just in terms of money but from an associated point of view with the big sport.” our big.”
Oldsmar oval is recognized by fans. The Tampa Bay Downs has been recognized as the country’s “Favorite Small-to-Mid-Range Track” in a poll conducted by America’s Best Racing and announced Tuesday night on the show. Fan Choice Awards” by ABR.
“The Tampa race track has long been a favorite among riders with its great grass and track combined with great atmosphere and delicious food. The favorite small-to-medium track is another category where fans picked the finalists and the Tampa Bay Downs shined once again by finishing well against runner-up Delaware Park,” ABR noted.
Around the oval. John Bisono and Fernando De La Cruz each rode two card winners today. Bisono, who competed recently at Parx Racing and Delaware Park, caught the third race of the Irish Dream Girl for the first time, a 3-year-old mixed-Florida girl, owned by the Equine Authority and awarded Coached by John Vinson. Bisono added Saturday’s grass-court race Jo Jo Katz, 3, bred in Florida for Winner Circle Stables owner and coach Douglas Nunn.
De La Cruz, returning to Oldsmar after spending the last four winters at Oaklawn Park, won his fifth race on the lawn with the Bridgekeeper, a 3-year-old dog owned by Kendel Standlee and trained Trained by Anthony Granitz. De La Cruz also won the eighth race on Kathern’s Joy, a 3-year-old dog owned and trained by Juan Arriagada.
Thoroughbred racing resumes Friday with a nine-race card that begins at 12:38 p.m. Tampa Bay Downs is currently racing on a Wednesday-Friday-Saturday schedule, with a special card Thursday, October 23 Monday and Sunday are added to the mix on December 26.
The track is closed on Christmas Day, December 25 and Easter Sunday, April 17. Otherwise, Tampa Bay Downs is open daily for bets via simulcast, unlimited poker action and tournament play. play in The Silks’ Poker Room and golf instruction. at the Downs Golf Practice Facility.
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