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Media Policies<br />
Tampa Bay Downs is extremely pleased to have you with us for our 91st anniversary season of Thoroughbred racing. Outlined below are <strong>guide</strong>lines<br />
to assist your coverage of the current meeting that commenced on July 1, 20<strong>16</strong> and resumes on Nov. 26:<br />
1. In order to gain access to the stable area, all <strong>media</strong> MUST have prior approval and the proper credentials. These credentials are available in the<br />
Publicity Office, and <strong>media</strong> members are required to wear their Press ID at all times.<br />
2. All photographers MUST check in with the Track Photographer, Stephanie Valenti, Ext. 1246. Valenti will issue credentials to all photographers,<br />
as well as offer advice on good locations from which to shoot, both on the front side and the stable area. These credentials are mandatory in<br />
order to shoot from the area adjacent to the track surface; publication credentials alone will not suffice. Valenti’s office is located on the lower<br />
level of the Grandstand adjacent to the State Licensing Office.<br />
3. Phone lines are available in the Press Box for those who need to file their stories electronically. If any other special needs exist, please contact<br />
the Publicity Office, Ext. 1368. Tampa Bay Downs provides free wireless access throughout the facility.<br />
4. The Press Box is located on the fourth floor of the Grandstand.<br />
5. Photography is NOT permitted in the Grandstand or Clubhouse Mutuel areas at any time without prior permission of Track Management.<br />
6. On March 11, 2017 (Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby Day), winning owners, trainers and jockeys will be taken to the V.I.P. Room for<br />
interviews im<strong>media</strong>tely after the presentation in the winner’s circle.<br />
7. Parking for all credentialed <strong>media</strong> will be in the Horsemen’s Parking Lot, north of the Grandstand.<br />
For further information or questions, contact Margo Flynn in the Publicity Office at Tampa Bay Downs<br />
at 813-855-4401, Ext. 1368 or mjflynn@tampabay<strong>downs</strong>.com<br />
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