Horse Racing Photography

Unfortunately, I didn’t take any photos while at the Florida Museum of Natural History over spring break, but I figured I would share some of my favorite photos from my trip to Tampa Bay Downs, as well as Laurel Park’s “Racing 101 Day at the Races,” over the same time period. I just bought a Canon 450D DSLR camera in January, with a Sigma 50-200mm telephoto lens, and have really enjoyed learning how to use it. I really wish I’d had it for all those big horse races I attended last year, including the Triple Crown and Breeder’s Cup! You can view my full racing albums on Flickr.

Tampa Bay Downs, March 12, 2011

Passing the stands the first time in the 4th race on TB Derby Day.

Adirondack Express & Ramon Dominguez battle Self & Alan Garcia for the win at Tampa Bay Downs.

Jockey David McFadden and Isabelle's Thunder at the start of the 2011 Suncoast Stakes.

Ramon Dominguez on Pluck (2010 Breeder's Cup Juvenile Turf winner), before his 3-year-old debut at Tampa Bay Downs.

Denomination wins over Zagora in the 2011 Hillsborough Stakes.

Me with jockey Alex Solis, after he rode Cougar at Heart to a 6th place finish in the 5th race at Tampa Bay Downs. I embedded a funny commercial with Alex in it below.

Laurel Park, March 19, 2011

Morning Workouts at Laurel Park

Morning Workouts at Laurel Park

All for Peace, with Geovany Garcia up, wins the 3rd race (Racing 101 Day at the Races) at Laurel Park. We got to watch the race from the winner's circle and get our picture taken with the winning jockey.

They're off in the 6th race at Laurel Park, which began in the backstretch chute.

Bandbox in the winner's circle after the 2011 Private Terms Stakes at Laurel Park. He will be pointed toward the Preakness Stakes.