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2025 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 8, 2025
  • Distance: 1 1/16 miles
  • Points: 50-25-15-10-5
  • Purse: $400,000
  • Racetrack: Tampa Bay Downs
  • Open to: Three-year-olds

 

2025 Kentucky Derby Odds

HorseFractionalAmerican
Journalism6/1+500
Citizen Bull8/1+800
Sovereignty9/1+900
Tappan Street12/1+1200
Coal Battle16/1+1600
Barnes20/1+2000
Cornucopian20/1+2000
Chancer Patrick25/1+2500
Sandman25/1+2500
Owen Almighty25/1+2500
Burnham Square33/1+3300
Disco Time33/1+3300
Madaket Road33/1+3300
River Thames25/1+2500
Getaway Car33/1+3300
East Avenue33/1+3300
Madaket Road33/1+3300
Built33/1+3300
Captain Cook33/1+3300
Joe Hancock33/1+3300

 

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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