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Thoroughbred Racing Returns To Tampa Bay Downs On Wednesday

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Thoroughbred Racing Returns To Tampa Bay Downs On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Downs launches its 97th anniversary season of Thoroughbred racing on Wednesday with a nine-race card. The 92-day meet runs through May 6. General admission is $3 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with children 12-and-under free. Reserved seating and box seats are $5. Last season's leading trainer, Gerald Bennett, and the top jockey, Samy Camacho, have returned to defend their titles. The promotional calendar kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 3 with the free-to-enter “10 Days of Festivus” Online Handicapping Contest.

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