Into Mischief's Renegade Retrieves Bounty, Gives Pletcher an Eighth Sam F. Davis

Renegade rallies late to win the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Renegade, a 3-year-old colt by Into Mischief owned by Repole Stable and Robert and Lawana Low, won the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs, giving trainer Todd Pletcher his eighth victory in the race. Renegade, the 6-5 favorite, rallied late to catch longshot Wayne's Law and win by a comfortable margin, earning 20 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Why it matters

The Sam F. Davis Stakes is a key prep race for the Kentucky Derby, and Renegade's victory establishes him as a leading contender on the Derby trail. Pletcher's eighth win in the race also underscores his dominance in this important Derby prep.

The details

Renegade, making his 3-year-old debut, was content to drop back early as longshot Wayne's Law set the pace. Renegade made a wide move on the far turn and confronted Wayne's Law in the stretch, pulling clear to win by a comfortable margin. The maiden The Puma finished third.

  • Renegade won the Sam F. Davis Stakes on February 7, 2026 at Tampa Bay Downs.

The players

Renegade

A 3-year-old colt by Into Mischief owned by Repole Stable and Robert and Lawana Low, who won the Sam F. Davis Stakes.

Todd Pletcher

The trainer of Renegade, who earned his eighth victory in the Sam F. Davis Stakes.

Repole Stable

The ownership group of Renegade, who won the Sam F. Davis Stakes.

Robert and Lawana Low

The ownership group of Renegade, who won the Sam F. Davis Stakes.

Wayne's Law

The longshot who set the pace in the Sam F. Davis Stakes before being caught by Renegade.

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What’s next

Renegade's victory in the Sam F. Davis Stakes earns him 20 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, making him a leading contender for the first leg of the Triple Crown.

The takeaway

Renegade's impressive win in the Sam F. Davis Stakes establishes him as a top Kentucky Derby prospect and underscores Todd Pletcher's dominance in this key Derby prep race.