Tampa Bay Stakes
The Tampa Bay Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for horses four years old or older held annually in early February at Tampa Bay Downs, Oldsmar, Florida. It is run over a distance of miles on the turf. The event currently carries a purse of $175,000.History
The race was inaugurated in 1985 and was run on the dirt track over a distance of 6 furlongs in April. The following year the race was not held.
In 1987 the event received sponsorship from the Breeders' Cup and Budweiser and was renewed at a new distance of miles on the dirt track.
The first running of the event on the turf was in 1999.
In 2011 the event was upgraded to a Grade III event.Records
Speed record:
Most wins by a jockey:
- 3 – William T. Henry
- 3 – Ricardo D. Lopez
Most wins by a trainer:
- 3 – Claude R. McGaughey III
- 3 – George R. Arnold II
Winners
