2026 ESMARK Tampa Bay Derby

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The Tampa Bay Derby is a race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds that awards points toward a spot in the Kentucky Derby starting gate for its first four finishers. The race is contested at 1 1/16 miles at Tampa Bay Downs each March.

The race gained notoriety in 2007 when 2006 champion 2-year-old Street Sense won the race and went on to capture the Kentucky Derby. In 2010 third-place finisher Super Saver won the Kentucky Derby to boost the race's reputation further. Other notable horses to have competed in the race include Verrazano, War Pass, Bluegrass Cat, Cajun Beat and Menifee.

The Tampa Bay Derby is a race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds that awards points toward a spot in the Kentucky Derby starting gate for its first four finishers. The race is contested at 1 1/16 miles at Tampa Bay Downs each March.

The race gained notoriety in 2007 when 2006 champion 2-year-old Street Sense won the race and went on to capture the Kentucky Derby. In 2010 third-place finisher Super Saver won the Kentucky Derby to boost the race's reputation further. Other notable horses to have competed in the race include Verrazano, War Pass, Bluegrass Cat, Cajun Beat and Menifee.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:41:90
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 5 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
03/07/2025	Owen Almighty Trainer / Brian A. Lynch Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Flying Dutchmen	Brian A. Lynch	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Flying Dutchmen
03/08/2024	Domestic Product Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Klaravich Stables, Inc.	Chad C. Brown	Tyler Gaffalione	Klaravich Stables, Inc.
03/10/2023	Tapit Trice Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Whisper Hill Farm, LLC and Gainesway Stable (Antony Beck)	Todd A. Pletcher	Luis Saez	Whisper Hill Farm, LLC and Gainesway Stable (Antony Beck)
03/11/2022	Classic Causeway Trainer / Brian A. Lynch Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Kentucky West Racing LLC and Cooper, Clarke M.	Brian A. Lynch	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Kentucky West Racing LLC and Cooper, Clarke M.
03/05/2021	Helium Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Jose C. Ferrer Owner / D. J. Stable LLC	Mark E. Casse	Jose C. Ferrer	D. J. Stable LLC
03/06/2020	King Guillermo Trainer / Juan Carlos Avila Jockey / Samy Camacho Owner / Victoria's Ranch	Juan Carlos Avila	Samy Camacho	Victoria's Ranch
03/08/2019	Tacitus Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Juddmonte	William I. Mott	Jose L. Ortiz	Juddmonte
03/09/2018	Quip Trainer / Rodolphe Brisset Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / WinStar Farm LLC, China Horse Club International Ltd. and SF Racing LLC	Rodolphe Brisset	Florent Geroux	WinStar Farm LLC, China Horse Club International Ltd. and SF Racing LLC
03/10/2017	Tapwrit Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Bridlewood Farm, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Robert LaPenta	Todd A. Pletcher	Jose L. Ortiz	Bridlewood Farm, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Robert LaPenta
03/11/2016	Destin Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Twin Creeks Racing Stables, LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	Javier Castellano	Twin Creeks Racing Stables, LLC
03/06/2015	Carpe Diem Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / WinStar Farm LLC and Stonestreet Stables LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	WinStar Farm LLC and Stonestreet Stables LLC
03/07/2014	Ring Weekend Trainer / H. Graham Motion Jockey / Daniel Centeno Owner / St. Elias Stable and West Point Thoroughbreds	H. Graham Motion	Daniel Centeno	St. Elias Stable and West Point Thoroughbreds
03/08/2013	Verrazano Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Lets Go Stable Michael Tabor Susan Magnier Derrick Smith	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Lets Go Stable Michael Tabor Susan Magnier Derrick Smith
03/09/2012	Prospective Trainer / Mark E. Casse Jockey / Luis Contreras Owner / John C. Oxley	Mark E. Casse	Luis Contreras	John C. Oxley
03/11/2011	Watch Me Go Trainer / Kathleen O'Connell Jockey / Luis Garcia Owner / Gilbert G. Campbell	Kathleen O'Connell	Luis Garcia	Gilbert G. Campbell
03/12/2010	Odysseus Trainer / Thomas Albertrani Jockey / Rajiv Maragh Owner / Padua Stables	Thomas Albertrani	Rajiv Maragh	Padua Stables
03/13/2009	Musket Man Trainer / Derek S. Ryan Jockey / Daniel Centeno Owner / Fein, Eric and Carlson, Vic	Derek S. Ryan	Daniel Centeno	Fein, Eric and Carlson, Vic
03/14/2008	Big Truck Trainer / Barclay Tagg Jockey / Eibar Coa Owner / Eric Fein	Barclay Tagg	Eibar Coa	Eric Fein
03/16/2007	Street Sense Trainer / Carl A. Nafzger Jockey / Calvin H. Borel Owner / Jim Tafel LLC	Carl A. Nafzger	Calvin H. Borel	Jim Tafel LLC
03/17/2006	Deputy Glitters Trainer / Thomas Albertrani Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Joseph Lacombe Stable, Inc.	Thomas Albertrani	Jose Lezcano	Joseph Lacombe Stable, Inc.
03/18/2005	Sun King Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Tracy Farmer	Nicholas P. Zito	Edgar S. Prado	Tracy Farmer
03/13/2004	Limehouse Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Dogwood Stable	Todd A. Pletcher	Pat Day	Dogwood Stable
03/15/2003	Region of Merit Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Eibar Coa Owner / Calumet Farm	Christophe Clement	Eibar Coa	Calumet Farm
03/16/2002	Equality Trainer / H. Graham Motion Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Pin Oak Stable	H. Graham Motion	Ramon A. Dominguez	Pin Oak Stable
03/17/2001	Burning Roma Trainer / Heather A. Giglio Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Harold L. Queen	Heather A. Giglio	Richard Migliore	Harold L. Queen
03/18/2000	Wheelaway Trainer / John C. Kimmel Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Kimmel, Caesar P. and Solondz, Philip J.	John C. Kimmel	Richard Migliore	Kimmel, Caesar P. and Solondz, Philip J.
03/20/1999	Pineaff Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Monroe, Joyce and Roy K.	Kenneth G. McPeek	Jose A. Santos	Monroe, Joyce and Roy K.
03/21/1998	Parade Ground Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Farish, William S. and Hilbert, Stephen C.	Neil J. Howard	Pat Day	Farish, William S. and Hilbert, Stephen C.
03/22/1997	Zede Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Allen E. Paulson	William I. Mott	Jerry D. Bailey	Allen E. Paulson
03/23/1996	Thundering Storm Trainer / Don R. Rice Jockey / Jorge A. Guerra Owner / Deborah J. Artz	Don R. Rice	Jorge A. Guerra	Deborah J. Artz
03/25/1995	Gadzook Trainer / James Bert Sonnier Jockey / Gary Boulanger Owner / Du-Zee Stables	James Bert Sonnier	Gary Boulanger	Du-Zee Stables
03/26/1994	Prix de Crouton Trainer / Lorne E. Berg Jockey / Mickey Walls Owner / Berg, Lorne and Kathleen	Lorne E. Berg	Mickey Walls	Berg, Lorne and Kathleen
03/27/1993	Marco Bay Trainer / Sarah A. Lundy Jockey / Ronald Dale Allen, Jr. Owner / Jay L. Shaw	Sarah A. Lundy	Ronald Dale Allen, Jr.	Jay L. Shaw
03/28/1992	Careful Gesture Trainer / Elbert R. Dixon Jockey / Robert Neal Lester Owner / Cecilia Dixon	Elbert R. Dixon	Robert Neal Lester	Cecilia Dixon
03/29/1991	Speedy Cure Trainer / Harvey Culp Jockey / Ricardo D. Lopez Owner / unknown owner	Harvey Culp	Ricardo D. Lopez	unknown owner
03/17/1990	Champagneforashley Trainer / Howard M. Tesher Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Baker-Feinbloom-Kaskel	Howard M. Tesher	Jacinto Vasquez	Baker-Feinbloom-Kaskel
03/18/1989	Storm Predictions Trainer / Luis Olivares Jockey / Steve Gaffalione Owner / Three G Stable	Luis Olivares	Steve Gaffalione	Three G Stable
03/19/1988	Cefis Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Kirkham & Ryehill Farm	Woodford C. Stephens	Eddie Maple	Kirkham & Ryehill Farm
03/13/1987	Phantom Jet Trainer / Philip A. Gleaves Jockey / K. Keith Allen Owner / Aisco Stable	Philip A. Gleaves	K. Keith Allen	Aisco Stable
03/14/1986	My Prince Charming Trainer / Newcomb Green Jockey / Craig Perret Owner / Aronow Stable	Newcomb Green	Craig Perret	Aronow Stable
03/15/1985	Regal Remark Trainer / James E. Day Jockey / Jeff Fell Owner / Sam-Son Farm	James E. Day	Jeff Fell	Sam-Son Farm
03/16/1984	Bold Southerner Trainer / Paul M. Maxwell Jockey / W. Crews Owner / Rustic Woods Farm	Paul M. Maxwell	W. Crews	Rustic Woods Farm
03/18/1983	Morganmorganmorgan Trainer / Arthur Monteiro Jockey / W. Rodriguez Owner / Bishop M	Arthur Monteiro	W. Rodriguez	Bishop M
03/19/1982	Reinvested Trainer / Stanley M. Hough Jockey / R. D. Luhr Owner / Harbor View Farm	Stanley M. Hough	R. D. Luhr	Harbor View Farm
03/20/1981	Paristo Trainer / George R. Handy Jockey / D. C. Ashcroft Owner / Belmont Farms	George R. Handy	D. C. Ashcroft	Belmont Farms