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Previewing Tampa Bay Downs Races: Pasco & Gasparilla

Previewing Tampa Bay Downs Races: Pasco & Gasparilla

8.3K views · 238 reactions | Jockey Ashley Castrenze, 19, is ebullient after her first-ever ride results in victory in the fourth race on 3-year-old filly Sister Pat, bred and owned by John M. Baker and trained by Tom Proctor. | Tampa Bay Downs, Inc. | Facebook

Jockey Vernon Bush, 61, returns to the winner’s circle aboard 3-year-old Florida-bred filly Train Wreck after capturing the fourth race for his first victory since Sept. 23 at Belterra Park and his first at Tampa Bay Downs since Feb. 15, 2014. Bush recently was voted the recipient of the Randy Romero "Pure Courage" Award for his dedication in overcoming a number of injuries and an addiction to alcohol. He has 3,248 career victories. | Tampa Bay Downs, Inc.

26 reactions | Jockey Antonio Gallardo, on No. 4 Queens Embrace, bides his time before coming with a rush along the inside to win the third race. Kathleen O’Connell trains the 3-year-old filly for owner Matalona Thoroughbreds. | Tampa Bay Downs, Inc. | Facebook