Some are friends from the New York borough of Queens, where Eric Fein grew up and made regular trips out to Belmont Park to "hang out" with his buddies. Some are business partners Fein has developed over the years. ...more

May 3, 2008

Donald Adam has been chasing dreams all his life. The 73-year-old Tampa banker has accomplished most of them, carving out a life of business success and philanthropy that reflects the American Dream. ...more

May 2, 2008

After getting a mild surprise from Cool Coal Man and a dominant showing from War Pass, often-loquacious trainer Nick Zito needed only one word to describe his emotions. ...more

February 25, 2008

With a Tiffany trophy box in his left hand, Tim Poole reached into his right pocket, pulled out a cell phone and saw it was "the bossman," trainer Nick Zito, calling. ...more

February 17, 2008

The name William Mott is strewn throughout the Tampa Bay Downs record book. The Hall of Fame trainer's horses have won 14 stakes races in Oldsmar, including eight in the past two years. ...more

February 16, 2008

While nominations for next month's $200,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes won't be released until next Sunday, Tampa Bay Downs officials already have received interest from several of the top thoroughbred trainers in the country. ...more

January 26, 2008

Seven months ago, Allison De Luca watched the Kentucky Derby from a finish-line box seat at Churchill Downs. She witnessed firsthand the excitement that surrounds horse racing's biggest event. ...more

December 7, 2007

In the past few days, Sun Bowl selection committee chairman John Folmer said he has heard from several University of South Florida officials. ...more

November 25, 2007