117K views · 5K reactions | Sonny Leon, the rider on 2022 Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike, is ready for his first-ever mount at Tampa Bay Downs on Fulton Street in the third race. He gets last-minute instructions here from assistant trainer Marlon Fernandez before heading to the track. | Tampa Bay Downs, Inc. | Facebook

9.1K views · 190 reactions | Jockey Jose Ferrer returns to the...

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.