Posted: November 11, 2025

Still Standing Tall: Tampa Bay Downs at 100, and Why It Matters

A century in, Oldsmar’s racetrack still proves you don’t need casinos, gimmicks, or corporate spin to run the right kind of show. Tampa Bay Downs is turning 100, and in a sport that specializes in eating its own, surviving a century as a racetrack, not a racino, not a slots barn with an identity crisis is no small feat. It’s an accomplishment that deserves more than a token cake, a logo, and a press release. It deserves a tip of the cap from people who actually bet, play, and care....

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Posted: November 13, 2025

One on One with Jason Beem - Past The Wire TV

Courtesy Tampa Bay Downs John doesn't do many interviews anymore but he made an exception here and invited Tampa Bay Downs Track Announcer Jason Beem into the Rouge's Gallery. So here you have One on One with Jason Beem. We think you'll enjoy this interesting conversation between these two passionate race-trackers. https://youtu.be/QYZVknT0hPA?si=9BVhwbp3ER7T_phP Thank you for watching ‪@PastTheWireTV‬Photo: Tampa Bay Downs, Past the WireJohn's shades: #givenchy

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Posted: November 10, 2025

Patience: The Most Expensive and Most Rewarding Commodity in Horse Racing

You want a horses full potential, take your time Everybody talks about patience in horse racing, but few actually have it. Everyone likes to say, “We’ll give the horse time.” But when stall rent, vet bills, and owner expectations pile up, talk gets cheap and reality gets expensive. Patience costs money. It’s easy to wait when you can afford to. It’s a whole different ballgame when every start means survival. That’s why the best barns — the deep ones with financial backing — can develop horses the right way. They’re...

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