The Puma

Owner

OGMA Investments LLC (Gustavo Delgado), JR Ranch (Ramiro Restrepo et al) & High Step Racing LLC (Randy Guy, Joe Noble, Kevin Avera, Jim Ferreira & Todd Perry)

Trainer

Gustavo Delgado

Jockey

Castellano, Javier

Breeder

Hidden Brook Farm & Brian Kahn

Earnings

$230,000

Color

Chestnut

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Derby News March 7, 2026

The Puma strikes in Tampa Bay Derby

The Puma broke through with his first win and punched his Kentucky Derby ticket in Saturday’s $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3), rallying last-to-first to score by nearly a length

Wagering March 6, 2026

Study Guide: 2026 Tampa Bay Derby

Saturday’s $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs marks the return of Further Ado, winner of the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby last fall.

Wagering February 5, 2026

Study Guide: 2026 Sam F. Davis Stakes

Nine horses have entered Saturday’s $250,000 Sam F. Davis S. at Tampa Bay Downs, a Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier worth 20-10-6-4-2 points to the top five finishers.