Tampa Bay Downs is a commercial Thoroughbred horse racing facility and multi-entertainment complex in Oldsmar (Tampa area), Florida. The track conducts live racing and simulcast wagering, stages stakes events, and operates on-site amenities such as a poker room and a golf practice facility; its mission focuses on promoting thoroughbred racing, supporting the regional racing economy, and providing entertainment and hospitality services to patrons and the racing industry.
Typically pursues state and local policies affecting pari‑mutuel wagering and gaming licensing, gambling and betting regulation, taxation of racing and gaming revenues, racing safety and animal welfare standards, land use and zoning for racetrack facilities, tourism and economic development incentives, and workforce/employment rules affecting hospitality and gaming operations
Primarily funded by operating revenue from pari‑mutuel wagering (live and simulcast), on-site gaming and poker operations, admissions and concessions, sponsorships and event revenue
Owners Stella F. Thayer and Howell Ferguson; official wagering partner NYRA Bets; industry ties to organizations such as The Jockey Club and national/regional racing and breeders associations; local business and community partners
Private, family-owned corporation (race track operator)
