Tampa Bay Downs Horseracing

Tampa Bay Downs is the only Thoroughbred race track on the West Coast of Florida, and is known as one of America's oldest and most well-maintained racetracks.

Tampa Bay Downs first opened its doors in 1926 under the name of Tampa Downs, and has since had a long and colorful history. Aside from The Silks Poker Room, track has a unique golf practice facility, which allows patrons to practice their swing while viewing and wagering on simulcast racing.

In 1998, Tampa Bay Downs added its 7/8th mile grass track, complete with a ¼ mile chute. Since then, it has become one of the most popular turf courses in North America.

Live horse racing is usually held every Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday from January through March; and Saturday through Tuesday for April.

Meanwhile, simulcast racing is broadcast throughout the track on new flat-screen plasma or LCD televisions. Gates open at 11:00 AM and post time for the first race is 12:25 pm.

The Facilities & Amenities

Tampa Bay Downs features a dual-surface layout designed to deliver world-class racing action alongside diverse entertainment options:

• The Turf Course: Introduced in 1998, this 7/8-mile grass track includes a 1/4-mile chute. It has since earned a reputation as one of the most popular and highly respected turf courses in North America.
• The Main Track: A standard 1-mile dirt oval known for its safe and consistent racing surface.
• The Downs Golf Practice Facility: A premier, full-service driving range where golf enthusiasts can practice their swing while simultaneously viewing and wagering on simulcast racing.
• The Silks Poker Room: Situated on the third floor of the grandstand, offering daily live card games, cash games, and tournaments.

Throughout the facility, fans can enjoy year-round simulcast action broadcast on high-definition flat-screen displays located across the grandstand and clubhouse.

Road to the Triple Crown

Beyond its daily racing cards, Tampa Bay Downs is a vital proving ground for elite three-year-olds on the trail to the Triple Crown. The track's signature event is the Grade III Tampa Bay Derby, a lucrative dirt race that serves as a major prep race, awarding crucial qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby.

The track also plays host to a series of prestigious turf events, including the Grade II Hillsborough Stakes and the Grade III Florida Oaks, attracting top-tier jockeys, trainers, and horses from around the globe.

Tampa Bay Downs Track Records

Dirt Track

Distance	Horse	Age	Weight (lbs)	Time	Date
2 Furlongs	Silver Dollar Boy	2	120	21.80	Jan 18, 1980
3 Furlongs	Hot Star	2	117	33.40	Feb 14, 1980
4 Furlongs	Camp Izard	2	122	46.80	May 01, 1993
4 1/2 Furlongs	Geronimo J.	2	120	52.80	Mar 16, 1984
5 Furlongs	Jr's Exchange	5	119	56.57	Apr 02, 2011
5 1/2 Furlongs	Lady of Greatness	6	118	1:02.79	Mar 14, 2012
6 Furlongs	It's Me Mom	4	117	1:08.67	Apr 07, 2012
6 1/2 Furlongs	Action Andy	5	121	1:15.47	Mar 10, 2012
7 Furlongs	Munnys Gold	3	122	1:20.09	Mar 26, 2023
1 Mile & 40 Yards	Downtowner	7	119	1:38.68	Feb 27, 2021
1 1/16 Miles	Stanford	5	122	1:41.75	Mar 11, 2017
1 3/16 Miles	Warning Flag	8	126	1:59.60	Jan 25, 1986
1 1/4 Miles	Saffron Hall	6	116	2:05.10	Mar 23, 2013
About 1 Mile	Prosico	4	115	1:37.47	Mar 24, 2007

Turf Course

Distance	Horse	Age	Weight (lbs)	Time	Date
5 Furlongs	Faction Cat	7	122	53.97	Feb 22, 2020
About 5 Furlongs	Cee 'n O	3	118	55.66	Dec 20, 2014
1 Mile	Equitize (GB)	4	119	1:32.91	Feb 03, 2024
About 1 Mile	Alley Oop Oop	5	120	1:34.37	Jan 19, 2013
1 1/16 Miles	Emmanuel	4	122	1:39.25	Feb 04, 2023
About 1 1/16 Miles	Lentenor	4	118	1:40.95	Dec 23, 2011
1 1/8 Miles	Tepin	7	122	1:46.26	Mar 12, 2016
1 3/8 Miles	Bosque Redondo	4	126	2:15.47	Mar 22, 2023
About 1 1/2 Miles	Top Senor	6	118	2:31.60	Feb 26, 2002

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