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

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

• Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com