Tampa Bay Announces Richest Stakes Schedule
Twenty-four stakes worth nearly $3 million are scheduled
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 9 | Turf Dash S. | $100,000g | 4&up | 5f T | Results & Video |
| January 23 | Gasparilla S. | $100,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 7f | Results & Video |
| January 23 | Pasco S. | $100,000g | 3yos | 7f | Results & Video |
| January 23 | Wayward Lass S. | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13 | Sam F. Davis S. (gr. III) | $250,000g | 3yos | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 13 | Lambholm South Endeavour S. (gr. III) | $150,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 13 | Tampa Bay S. (gr. III) | $150,000g | 4&up | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 13 | Suncoast S. | $100,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.18f | Results & Video |
| February 20 | Pelican S. | $100,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
| February 20 | Minaret S. | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 6f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12 | Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) | $350,000g | 3yos | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| March 12 | Hillsborough S. (gr. II) | $200,000g | 4&up, f/m | 9f T | Results & Video |
| March 12 | Florida Oaks (gr. III) | $200,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| March 12 | Challenger S. | $100,000g | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| April 9 | Sophomore Turf S. | $75,000g | 3yos | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| April 9 | Hilton Garden Inn/Hampton Inn and Suites Sprint S. | $75,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
| April 9 | Tampa Turf Classic S. | $75,000g | 4&up | 9f T | Results & Video |
| April 9 | Stonehedge Farm South Sophomore Fillies S. | $75,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 7f | Results & Video |
| April 9 | Ocala Breeders' Sales Sophomore S. | $75,000g | 3yos | 7f | Results & Video |
| April 9 | Pleasant Acres Stallions Distaff Turf S. | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| December 3 | Inaugural S | $100,000g | 2yo, c/g | 6f | |
| December 3 | Sandpiper S | $100,000g | 2yo, f | 6f | |
| December 17 | Lightning City S | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 5f T | |
| December 31 | Turf Dash | $100,000g | 3&up, | 5f T |
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