What time do the races start at Tampa Downs?

Tampa Bay Downs hours of operation*: Gates open at 11:00 a.m., mutuel windows open at noon and post time for the first race is 12:25 p.m.

Is Tampa Bay Downs open to spectators?

With new health plans in place, Tampa Bay Downs announced Wednesday it will admit spectators for its 2020-21 winter/spring meet that begins Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving. This season is the track’s 95th-anniversary campaign.

What time is post time at Tampa Bay Downs?

approximately 12:15 p.m.
The first post time of each racing day is approximately 12:15 p.m., except on Festival Day, Saturday, March 12, 2022 and Kentucky Derby Day, May 7, 2022, when the first post time is noon.

Can you bring food into Tampa Bay Downs?

Absolutely NO glass containers. All coolers and any other carry-in items are subject to inspection by Security. What are the giveaways? There are several giveaway days (always Saturdays) throughout the Tampa Bay Downs meet each year.

How many races a day are at Tampa Bay Downs?

8-10 races
A race day usually consists of 8-10 races, all set at different distances and different skill levels—with between 6-12 different horses in each race (approximately 100+ horses you will see run in a single day).

Is Tampa Bay Downs running?

Tampa’s 2021-2022 racing season began on Thursday, July 1 and runs through Thursday, June 30 (the traditional seasonal meeting runs from Wednesday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, May 7). The Tampa Bay Downs season runs 91 days.

Does Tampa Bay Downs have a casino?

Gaming at Tampa Bay Downs During race season the gates open at 1am with first post time of 12:25. Admission is $3 to the clubhouse and free to the grandstand on live race days. Parking is free, Valet parking is $5. Enjoy thrilling live action as well as simulcast racing and wagering at Tampa Bay Downs.

Where is the Tampa Bay Derby 2022?

Tampa Bay Downs
Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs, March 12, 2022 | 50-20-10-5 Road to the Kentucky Derby Points.

How much is parking at Tampa Bay Downs?

General parking is free. Gates for the track-side parking lot open at 11 a.m. There is handicapped parking available at the Grandstand and Clubhouse entrances. We also offer Valet Parking for $5.00/vehicle (located in front of the Clubhouse entrance at the southernmost end of our property).

Can you bring a cooler to Tampa Bay Downs?

You can bring coolers if you are planning to watch the races from the Backyard Picnic Area.

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