Tag: Tampa Bay Derby

Beyer: Weakness of Derby contenders’ efforts notable

On Off to the Races March 16, longtime handicapper Andrew Beyer criticized the “weakness of the performances” of leading Kentucky Derby contenders.

Technical issues forced the Tampa Bay Derby to be run for purse money only, but the show went on and Domestic Product proved best.

Our analyst digs into the next stop on the road to the Kentucky Derby, with Tampa Bay Derby picks for a race set for Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs.

Tapit Trice, the 1-2 favorite, rallied from the rear to win the Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby and earn 50 points on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard.

Classic Causeway cruised in the G2 Tampa Bay Derby to move to the top of the Derby points leaderboard and secure a spot in the Kentucky Derby.

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