Saturday, March 28, 2027
Florida Derby 2027
Experience the 76th running of the Florida Derby. A tradition of excellence, power, and prestige on the road to the Triple Crown.
SELECT YOUR
Experience
TASTE AT
THE TRACK
01Savor an afternoon of unlimited tastings with a variety of wine and bubbles, perfectly paired with artfully crafted tapas. Unwind trackside with a refined experience while you take in the thrill of world-class racing.
$175 Admission – 1pm – 5pm
$225 VIP – 12pm – 5pm
Must be 21+ to attend. Tax and fees not included.
An afternoon of unlimited tastings with wine and bubbles, perfectly paired trackside.
CLUBHOUSE
02Whether you're on the apron rail, the elevated grandstand or seated in the walking ring, the Clubhouse provides a timeless race day experience where the action and pageantry are on full display.
General
Admission
General admission is free, but reserved seating is limited — secure your seats ahead of time.
Get TicketsThe Greatest Thoroughbreds
The 75th Curlin Florida Derby will headline a program with 10 stakes, five graded, worth $2.45 million in purses. Forty-six starters in the 1 1/8-mile event for 3-year-olds have gone on to win a remarkable 62 Triple Crown races, including 26 Kentucky Derbys. The $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2), a 1 1/16-mile race for 3-year-old fillies, will also be featured on the Florida Derby undercard along with the Orchid (G3), Ghostzapper (G3) and Pan American (G3) presented by Rood & Riddle.
Tappan Street won the 2025 Florida Derby by 1 1/4 lengths over Sovereignty, who has gone on to win the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes (G1), Jim Dandy (G2) and Travers (G1).
The Road to the Curlin Florida Derby begins in earnest Jan. 31 with the running of the $250,000 Holy Bull (G3), a 1 1/16-mile stakes for 3-year-olds that will headline a card of five stakes, including the $150,000 Forward Gal (G3), a seven-furlong race for 3-year-old fillies.
Trainer
Brad Cox
Jockey
Luis Saez
Grade
Grade 1
PURSE MONEY
$1,000,000
A program with 10 stakes, five graded, worth $2.45 million in total purses.