Run as the Florida Derby until 1937, the inaugural event took place at Tampa Downs on February 27, 1926.
[4] Nine winners of this race went on to win the Derby: Lawrin (1938), Faultless (1947) Citation (1948), Needles (1956), Tim Tam (1958), Carry Back (1961), Northern Dancer (1964), Foolish Pleasure (1975), Seattle Slew (1977), Spectacular Bid (1979).
Six days later, Snider drowned while out fishing in the Florida Keys; Eddie Arcaro replaced him on Citation, going on to win the U.S.
"[6] Hialeah Park racetrack ran into financial problems and in 2001 the facility ceased racing operations.
[7] Frank Stronach's Thunder Blitz won the final running of the Flamingo Stakes.