Destin Wins Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs
Tampa Bay Downs in Tampa, Florida was the scene of the $350,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby Stakes on Saturday, March 12 - a 1 1/16 mile Road to the Kentucky Derby points qualifying race for three year old hopefuls. Twin Creeks Racing Stables' 7-2 third choice Destin provided his connections their second straight win at Tampa Bay - this time in track record time. With the win Destin earned 50 qualifying points toward the Run for the Roses in May. Outwork claimed second and 20 points at 4-1 odds while 14-1 shot Star Hill got in for third and gained 10 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Rafting finished fourth while Tale of S'avall, Riker, 2-1 favorite Brody's Cause who was bumped at the start, Awesome Banner and Economic Model completed the order of finish. Morning Fire scratched.
2016 Tampa Bay Derby Race Results & Payoffs
Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | Destin | Javier Castellano | 9.20 | 4.80 | 3.60 |
3 | Outwork | John R. Velazquez | 5.20 | 4.20 | |
5 | Star Hill | Julien R. Leparoux | 6.80 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (7-3) Paid: $52.40
- $1 Trifecta (7-3-5) Paid: $323.70
- $1 Superfecta (7-3-5-2) Paid: $1,909.20
- $2 Pentafecta (7-3-5-2-9) Paid: $24,905.40
- $2 Daily Double (6/7) Paid: $17.40
- $1 Pick 3 (9/6/7) Paid: $31.20