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Tampa Bay Downs which was originally known as Florida Downs and then Sunshine Downs, was established in 1926. The name was changed to Tampa Bay Downs in 1965. The main dirt surface is one mile in length. The turf course measures seven furlongs.
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The 2024-2025 racing season at Tampa Bay Downs is from November 20 through May 3. The marquee event on the racing calendar is the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) which will be held on Saturday, March 8. The race is a Road to the Kentucky Derby points race.
Tampa Bay Downs hosts several prominent graded stakes during their season, most notably a pair of Road to the Kentucky Derby points race, the Sam F. Davis (G3) and Tampa Bay Derby (G2).
Other key races include:
There are plenty of wagering options for horseplayers at Tampa Bay Downs.
Among the ways you can bet on Tampa Bay Downs are:
Win: Bet on a horse to finish first.
Place: Bet on a horse to finish first or second.
Show: Bet on a horse to finish first, second, or third.
Exotic Bets
Exacta: Pick the first and second place finishers in exact order.
Trifecta: Pick the first, second, and third place finishers in exact order.
Superfecta: Pick the first, second, third, and fourth place finishers in exact order.
Daily Double: Pick the winners of two consecutive races.
Pick 3: Pick the winners of three consecutive races.
Offered multiple times per day, with the first Pick 3 starting on the first race and continuing through the day, and the final Pick 3 encompassing the last three races.
Pick 4: Pick the winners of four consecutive races.
There are two Pick 4s daily; the first one begins on the second race, and the second one covers the last four races of the day.
Pick 5: Pick the winners of five consecutive races. Available on the first five and the last five races of the day.
Pick 6: Pick the winners of six consecutive races.
Super High Five: Pick the first five finishers in exact order.
$1 for WPS, Exacta, Double
.50 for Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5
.50 for Trifecta
.10 for Superfecta
$1 for the Super High Five
.20 for Pick 6
Win, Place, Show: 17%
Exacta: 20.5%
Trifecta, Superfecta: 25.9%
Daily Double: 18%
High Five: 18%
Pick 3, Pick 4: 18%
Pick 5: 15%.
Ultimate Pick 6: 20% (Jackpot wager)
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2025 Tampa Bay Downs Stakes Calendar
2025 Tampa Bay Downs Stakes Calendar
Minaret S | Feb 8 | $100k | 4&up f/m | 6f | Dirt |
Pelican S | Feb 8 | $125k | 4&up | 6f | Dirt |
Sam F. Davis S | Feb 8 | $250k | 3yo | 8.5f | Dirt |
Suncoast S | Feb 8 | $150k | 3yo f | 8.32f | Dirt |
Leinster Lightning City S | Feb 22 | $125k | 4&up f/m | 5f | Turf |
Leinster Turf Dash S | Feb 22 | $125k | 4&up | 5f | Turf |
Michelob Ultra Challenger S (G3) | Mar 8 | $125k | 4&up | 8.5f | Dirt |
Columbia S | Mar 8 | $125k | 3yo | 8f | Turf |
Florida Oaks (G3T) | Mar 8 | $200k | 3yo f | 8.5f | Turf |
Hillsborough S (G2T) | Mar 8 | $225k | 4&up f/m | 9f | Turf |
Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby (G3) | Mar 8 | $400k | 3yo | 8.5f | Dirt |
Manatee Overnight H | Mar 8 | $50k | 4&up f/m | 7f | Dirt |
Equistaff Sophomore Turf | Mar 30 | $110k | 3yo | 8.5f | Turf |
ESMARK Turf Classic | Mar 30 | $110k | 4&up | 9f | Turf |
NYRABETS Sprint S | Mar 30 | $110k | 4&up | 6f | Dirt |
Ocala Breeders’ Sales Sophomore | Mar 30 | $110k | 3yo | 7f | Dirt |
Pleasant Acres Stallions Distaff Turf | Mar 30 | $110k | 3&up f/m | 8.5f | Turf |
Stonehedge Farm South Sophomore Fillies | Mar 30 | $110k | 3yo f | 7f | Dirt |
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