| Grade III race | |
| Location | Tampa Bay Downs Oldsmar, Florida, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1981 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Sponsor | Lambholm South (since 2016) |
| Website | Tampa Bay Downs |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄16 miles |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Weight | 123 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | $400,000 (since 2018) |
| Bonuses | purse includes $50,000 for Florida breds |
The Tampa Bay Derby is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three years old horses over the distance of 1+1⁄16 miles on the dirt scheduled annually in March at Tampa Bay Downs racetrack in Oldsmar, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $400,000.[1]