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2026 Tampa Bay Derby (G2)

 

Held over 1 1/16 miles, the Tampa Bay Derby is a pivotal prep race for the Kentucky Derby (G1), awarding 50 points to the winner, with the top five finishers earning points on a 50-25-15-10-5 basis. This race is a significant event on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, providing three-year-olds with an opportunity to secure their spot in the Derby.

 

Racing Information

  • Date: March 7, 2026
  • Distance: 1 1/16 miles
  • Points: 50-25-15-10-5
  • Purse: $400,000
  • Racetrack: Tampa Bay Downs
  • Open to: Three-year-olds

 

2026 Kentucky Derby Odds

HorseFractionalAmerican
Paladin13/2+650
Nearly9/1+900
Renegade12/1+1200
Boyd12/1+1200
Blackout Time12/1+1200
Canaleto16/1+1600
Silent Tactic16/1+1600
Further Ado16/1+1600
Napoleon Solo20/1+2000
Commandment20/1+2000
Chief Wallabee20/1+2000
Brant20/1+2000
Litmus Test25/1+2500
Chip Honcho25/1+2500
Intrepido33/1+3300
Iron Honor33/1+3300
Golden Tempo33/1+3300
Jackson Hole33/1+3300
So Happy33/1+3300
Talk To Me Jimmy33/1+3300
Al Haram33/1+3300
Pavlovian33/1+3300
Blacksmith40/1+4000
Buteane40/1+4000
Pyromancer40/1+4000
Cannoneer40/1+4000
Six Speed40/1+4000
Englishman40/1+4000
My World50/1+5000
Satoro Voyage50/1+5000
Strategic Risk50/1+5000
Brotherly Love50/1+5000
Incredibolt50/1+5000
Spartacus60/1+6000
D'code60/1+6000
Ewing66/1+6600
Courting66/1+6600
Desert Gate66/1+6600
Liberty National66/1+6600
Balboa66/1+6600
Best Green66/1+6600
Saloom66/1+6600
Universe100/1+10000
Talkin100/1+10000

 

The Tampa Bay Derby, a Grade 2 race, is held annually at Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, Florida. Established in 1981, the race has grown in prominence as a key stepping stone toward the Kentucky Derby. Notably, in 2007, Street Sense won the Tampa Bay Derby before going on to victory in the Kentucky Derby. With its competitive field and substantial purse, the Tampa Bay Derby continues to attract top-tier three-year-olds aiming for success on the Triple Crown trail.

 

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