Stakes Preview: Tampa Bay Derby & Azeri Stakes
Paul Verderosa looks forward at the Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs & the Azeri Stakes at Oaklawn.
Further Ado Kicks Off Season in Tampa Bay Derby
After their success last week in the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) with Commandment at Gulfstream Park, trainer Brad Cox and jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. take aim at another prize with Spendthrift Farm's Further Ado in the March 7 Tampa…
Opposing the Tampa Bay Derby and San Felipe Favorites
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) and San Felipe (G2).
Destino d'Oro Takes on Brown Duo in Hillsborough Stakes
Destino d'Oro goes against seven other older fillies and mares in the 1 1/8-mile Hillsborough Stakes (G2T) at Tampa Bay Downs March 7, including two for trainer Chad Brown.
Gargan Back on Kentucky Derby Trail With Talkin
Trainer Danny Gargan is confident in Talkin as he is set to run in the March 7 Tampa Bay Derby (G3).
Challenger Stakes Next Dance for Talented Disco Time
After Disco Time suffered his first career defeat in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) Jan. 24 at Gulfstream Park, his connections are hoping for a fresh start to his 4-year-old season March 7 in the Challenger Stakes at Tampa…
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage March 5-8
The Tampa Bay Derby will be showcased on NYRA's "America's Day at the Races" telecast March 7 along with other races from Tampa, Oaklawn Park, and Aqueduct Racetrack.
FL Sire Incentive Program Replaces 2YO Stakes Series
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association announced a new $1 million Florida Sire Racing Incentive Program for 2026, providing win incentives to owners and breeders of FSS-eligible 2-year-olds at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs.
Tampa Bay Leading Jockey Marin Earns Jockey of the Week
Samuel Marin's total of 13 wins for the week included a stakes race victory.
KY Derby-Winning Riders Raise PDJF Awareness at Tampa
Fans turn out during Tampa Bay Downs' Feb. 13 card to get autographs and interact with legendary riders during a Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund event at the track.