Tampa Bay Downs Kentucky Derby Watch Party Alert as Tornado Watch in Effect

Written by :

Don Shapiro

Published on :

2 May, 2026

Gambling911.com readers heading to Tampa Bay Downs for this year's Kentucky Derby Watch Party are advised to monitor the weather situation closely.

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 6 pm local time.

An ominous line of storms were located off the Gulf Coast shortly after 12 pm EDT.

Tampa Bay Downs hosts a major Kentucky Derby watch party and live racing event annually. The 2026 celebration takes place on Saturday, May 2, featuring a live horse racing card, simulcast of the Kentucky Derby, and official souvenir Mint Juleps, with gates opening at 10:00 am.Key 2026 Event Details:Venue: Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Rd, Tampa, FL.

2026 Kentucky Derby Morning Odds

All odds courtesy of BetPhoenix here

POST POSITION  - HORSE  -  ODDS
1    Renegade    5-1
2    Albus    50-1
3    Intrepido    55-1
4    Litmus Test    34-1
5    Right to Party    SCRATCHED
6    Commandment    7-1
7    Danon Bourbon    14-1
8    So Happy    6-1
9    The Puma    SCRATCHED
10    Wonder Dean    20-1
11    Incredibolt    27-1
12    Chief Wallabee    9-1
13    Silent Tactic    SCRATCHED
14    Potente    23-1
15    Emerging Market    11-1
16    Pavlovian    52-1
17    Six Speed    40-1
18    Further Ado    7-1
19    Golden Tempo    36-1
20    Fulleffort    SCRATCHED
21    Great White    29-1
22    Ocelli    50-1
23    Robusta    50-1
AE-24    Corona de Oro     SCRATCHED