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Tampa Bay Downs

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Tampa Bay Downs is a thoroughbred racetrack in Oldsmar, Florida. It opened in 1926, making it 100 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile dirt oval, 7-furlong turf course.

Its signature races are the Tampa Bay Derby (G3), Hillsborough Stakes (G2), Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) and Florida Oaks (G3).

Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone won her first career race at Tampa Bay Downs in 1981.

Track facts

Location
Oldsmar, Florida
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Dirt, Turf
Track
1-mile dirt oval, 7-furlong turf course
Opened
1926
Racing season
Late November–early May
Operator
Tampa Bay Downs, Inc. (Stella Thayer)
Former names
Tampa Downs (1926)
Sunshine Park (1946)
Florida Downs and Turf Club (1965)

Signature races at Tampa Bay Downs

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs late November–early May. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows Gulf Coast palms in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Tampa Bay Downs and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Tampa Bay Downs

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Questions about Tampa Bay Downs

Where is Tampa Bay Downs?

Tampa Bay Downs is in Oldsmar, Florida.

What kind of racing is at Tampa Bay Downs?

Tampa Bay Downs hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs late November–early May.

When did Tampa Bay Downs open?

Tampa Bay Downs opened in 1926.

What is the biggest race at Tampa Bay Downs?

The signature race at Tampa Bay Downs is the Tampa Bay Derby (G3).

What other racetracks are near Tampa Bay Downs?

The closest is Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida, about 210 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.