Keeneland Select

Keeneland Select Derby Prep - Tampa Bay Derby | March 7, 2026

By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

The $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3), Tampa Bay Downs, Race 11

(6)  Further Ado came of age in his final two starts at 2. Can continue his winning ways at 3. (9) Canaletto was a highly impressive debut winner and might be this good. (8) The Puma is highly regarded and cannot be ignored here. (5) Powershift was second in a very fast maiden race over the track and will be a main factor if he can duplicate that effort. Betting strategy: 6 to win. Exacta and trifecta box: 5-6-8-9.