GII Tampa Bay Derby

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, Florida on Saturday, Mar. 8 for the GII Tampa Bay Derby. The Tampa Bay Derby is part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby series and offers 100 points to the winner. As a long-time supporter of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Tampa Bay Downs will actively showcase and raise awareness for accredited aftercare throughout the entirety of the race day and race meet. Tampa Bay Downs will honor the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance with a named race on the Tampa...

An early local watering hole for those 3-year-old colts who might have aspirations of heading to the GII Tampa Bay Derby in early March, it was Naughty Rascal (Rogueish) who was elevated to the top of the podium after the stewards disqualified Owen Almighty (Speightstown) in the Pasco Stakes at the northern Florida track on Saturday afternoon. As the heavy favorite, Owen Almighty and Rookie Card (Adios Charlie) engaged in a speed duel from the bell. Tabbed at 3-1, Naughty Rascal tracked closely from the second flight. At the three-eights...