Gulfstream 'Delighted' With Twilight Program
Updated: Saturday, March 20, 2004 2:07 PM
Posted: Saturday, March 20, 2004 2:07 PM
(from Gulfstream Park report)Gulfstream Park's inaugural twilight racing presentation March 19 was a success, attracting 14,628 patrons. Attendance on the comparable Friday in 2003 was 5,240.
"We were delighted with the response to our first twilight program," said Scott Savin, Gulfstream president and general manager. "Many visitors arrived during the racing program and stayed for the Styxx concert."
All Friday live racing programs for the remainder of the Gulfstream Park meeting will begin at 2:45 p.m.. Admission will be free until 2:30 p.m.
Entertainment is set at 7:30 p.m. on two of the remaining Friday presentations. Howie Mandel is featured on April 2. Asia will perform on April 16.
The Gulfstream meeting will close April 25.
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