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Stakes Race Info
Name: Challenger Stakes
2026 Race Date: Mar 7, 2026
Event Grade: 3
Track: Tampa Bay Downs
Horse Division: 3UP R D M
Track Surface: Main
Challenger Stakes Betting Sites
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Don't get stuck at the gate when the Challenger Stakes starts! In addition to the event information and horse racebooks listed above, we've also amassed a small collection of Challenger Stakes previous race results, purse and field data, and historic trends.
Past 5 Challenger Stakes Results
| Race | Date | Track | Age | Distance | Field | Purse | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Stakes G3 | Mar 8, 2025 | Tampa Bay Downs | 3U | 8.5 | 4 | $95,000 | Skippylongstocking |
| Challenger Stakes G3 | Mar 9, 2024 | Tampa Bay Downs | 3U | 8.5 | 6 | $100,000 | Skippylongstocking |
| Challenger Stakes G3 | Mar 11, 2023 | Tampa Bay Downs | 3U | 8.5 | 7 | $100,000 | Skippylongstocking |
| Challenger Stakes G3 | Mar 12, 2022 | Tampa Bay Downs | 3U | 8.5 | 7 | $100,000 | Scalding |
| Challenger Stakes G3 | Mar 6, 2021 | Tampa Bay Downs | 3U | 8.5 | 5 | $98,000 | Last Judgment |
Challenger Stakes Historic Trends
*Includes years when race was a stakes or handicap.
| Item | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Purse | Mar 9, 2019 | $100,000 |
| Highest Purse | Mar 7, 2020 | $100,000 |
| Highest Purse | Mar 12, 2022 | $100,000 |
| Highest Purse | Mar 11, 2023 | $100,000 |
| Highest Purse | Mar 9, 2024 | $100,000 |
| Largest Field | Mar 7, 2020 | 8 |
Challenger Stakes Averages
*Includes years when race was a stakes or handicap.
| Item | Value | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Most Common Purse | $100,000 | 5 |
| Average Purse | $86,625 | 8 |
| Most Common Field | 6 | 5 |
| Average Field | 5.4 | 8 |
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The 2026 Challenger Stakes will be held on Mar 7, 2026.
The 2026 Challenger Stakes will be held at Tampa Bay Downs on Mar 7, 2026.
The 2026 Challenger Stakes is a grade 3 horse race.
The 2026 Challenger Stakes race is for 3UP R D M horses.