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March 7, 2020
Post Time 12:00 noon
Tampa Bay Downs Festival Day
The biggest racing day of the season, with $1-million in stakes purses alone, is highlighted by the 40th renewal of the Grade II, $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby for 3-year-old Triple Crown candidates. Other showcase events include the Grade II, $225,000 Hillsborough Stakes and the Grade III, $200,000 Florida Oaks, both on the turf; the Grade III, $100,000 Challenger Stakes; and the $75,000 Columbia Stakes.
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March 14, 2020
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tequila & Tacos
Savor the flavors of Mexico as you handicap the races and enjoy all the action. It’s a fiesta not to be missed!
The event will be under the Trackside Picnic Pavilion Tent from noon to 4:00 p.m.
$29.95 includes an all-you-can-eat taco bar plus tequila tastings, churros, admission, a racing program and a chance at the prize wheel.
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March 15, 2020
Post Time 12:25 pm
Kids & Family Days
Thoroughbred racing has never been so much fun for the entire family! In addition to the on-track action, everyone will get to meet track mascot Mouse the Miniature Horse, and the kids can enjoy pony rides, bounce houses and a variety of games and special activities.
March 29, 2020
Post Time 12:25 pm
Florida Cup Day
Top Florida-breds compete for more than $750,000 in purse money in the 18th annual showcase. Six $110,000 stakes races are featured, at a variety of distances, on both dirt and turf.
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April 18, 2020
Corgi Races After The Races
If you’re open to falling in love all over again, stay after the Thoroughbred card to watch those adorable Corgis put on a show. They’re fast, cuddly and eager to work for treats!
May 2, 2020
Post Time 12:00 noon
Kentucky Derby Day
Will this be the third time the Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby produces a winner of the Run for the Roses? If you can’t be at Churchill Downs, the Oldsmar oval is the place to find out. Tampa Bay Downs offers a special 12-race card followed by the simulcast of the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Mint juleps will be sold here in the official souvenir Derby glass. Louisville has the race, but we have one heck of a party!
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May 3, 2020
Post Time 12:25 pm
Fan Appreciation Day
Free Grandstand admission and parking, plus beer, soda and hot dog specials from 11 a.m.-3 pm It’s our way of saying “Thank you so much!” to our loyal customers.
June 30, 2020
Post Time 12:25 pm
Summer Festival of Racing
This two-day annual event opens with the final card of the 90-day, 2019-2020 meeting, followed the next day by the start of the 2020-2021 season. It’s an ideal way to kick off your Independence Day celebration.