Tampa Bay Downs Announces Revisions to 2026-2027 Stakes Schedule

Tampa Bay Downs Announces Revisions to 2026-2027 Stakes Schedule

By: Elizabeth Swarzman —-

TAMPA, Fla. – October 15, 2026 – Tampa Bay Downs has announced revisions to its 2026-2027 stakes schedule, highlighted by the addition of the Grade III Tampa Bay Stakes and the Grade III Endeavour Stakes to Festival Preview Day on Saturday, February 6, 2027.

The decision to move the two graded stakes races to Festival Preview Day enhances the day’s stakes lineup, which already features the Suncoast Stakes, the Sam F. Davis Stakes, the Pelican Stakes and the Minaret Stakes.

“After closer examination of the national stakes calendar, we saw an opportunity to enhance the prestige of Festival Preview Day with the addition of the Endeavour Stakes and the Tampa Bay Stakes,” said Peter Berube, general manager of Tampa Bay Downs.

The Grade III Tampa Bay Stakes, for 4-year-olds and upward on the turf, and the Grade III Endeavour Stakes, for fillies and mares 4-years-old and upward on the turf, each carry a guaranteed purse of $175,000.

The revised stakes schedule continues to feature a strong lineup of racing throughout the 2026-2027 meet, including Festival Day on Saturday, March 6, 2027, highlighted by the Grade III $500,000 ESMARK Tampa Bay Derby, and Florida Cup Day on Sunday, March 28, 2027.