While the economy continues to affect people everywhere, Tampa Bay Downs got some good news as the thoroughbred track opened for its 83rd season. ...more

December 14, 2008

Big Brown is No. 1 again before he even stampedes out of the gate at the Belmont Stakes. ...more

June 5, 2008

They'll pack Pimlico Race Course today the way they did two years ago, eagerly waiting to see if Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown can take the next step toward becoming a legend. ...more

May 17, 2008

She ran the race of her life - and death. Still, you could almost hear the champagne glasses clinking at Churchill Downs as the TV cameras swung away from the poor black heap in the dirt to the Kentucky Derby champion, Big Brown. ...more

May 6, 2008

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is seeking the suspension of Eight Belles' jockey after the filly had to be euthanized following her second-place finish in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. ...more

May 5, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. When the muscular bay colt turned into the stretch at Churchill Downs on Saturday, the 134th Kentucky Derby was all but over. Big Brown led by only a head with a quarter-mile to go, but he was accelerating like a sports car and his 19 opponents were running for second. ...more

May 4, 2008

The filly Eight Belles finished second behind favorite Big Brown in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, then collapsed with two broken front ankles and was euthanized after crossing the wire. ...more

May 4, 2008

The well-traveled Marina Ballerina earned a much-needed vacation with her performance Saturday afternoon at Tampa Bay Downs. ...more

February 3, 2008

Tribune handicapper Michael David picks today's races at Tampa Bay Downs: ...more

February 2, 2008

HORSE CENTS Tribune handicapper Michael David picks today's races at Tampa Bay Downs: ...more

January 29, 2008