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Quarter Horse Race Run at Gulfstream Park

Quarter Horse Race Run at Gulfstream Park

Gulfstream Park held a Quarter Horse race April 8, following the last race of its 2011-2012 Thoroughbred meet.

 Sunday, April 08, 2012
Calder Cancels Earlier Postponed Stakes

Calder Cancels Earlier Postponed Stakes

Two graded races canceled Dec. 5 will not be run; portion of purse money to go to remaining overnight schedule.

 Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Casino on the Horizon at Calder

Casino on the Horizon at Calder

The number 35 was on almost everyone's lips on June 3 when Calder Race Course broke ground for a casino it plans to open next January on its property in Miami Gardens, Fla.

 Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Florida Stallion Stakes Series Revamped

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association, in conjunction with Florida stallion owners, have announced an agreement with the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and Churchill Downs Inc., which will bring significant changes to juvenile racing at Calder Race Course this year.

 Friday, February 13, 2009
'Realities' Force Calder Date Cuts

'Realities' Force Calder Date Cuts

Calder Race Course has asked the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering for permission to hold live racing four days a week, rather than five, during 11 weeks beginning Sept. 1.

 Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Calder Meeting: Considerable Progress

The Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association's general counsel said June 10 his organization could sign agreements "in the very near future" on 2008 purses and future slot-machine revenue at Calder Race Course.

 Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Calder Impasse: Let's Meet Tomorrow

Following a June 9 meeting, officials of the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and Churchill Downs Inc. plan to meet again June 10 in an effort to resolve a costly contracts dispute at CDI-owned Calder Race Course.

 Monday, June 09, 2008
Stakes Purses to be Trimmed at Calder

Stakes Purses to be Trimmed at Calder

Calder Race Course announced May 9 that it will cut purses for eight upcoming stakes races, including the July 12 Summit of Speed card, blaming a continuing dispute with the Florida horsemen's association.

 Friday, May 09, 2008
Calder: Purse Cuts Are FHBPA's Fault

Calder: Purse Cuts Are FHBPA's Fault

Calder Race Course announced April 21 due to the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association's refusal to approve the distribution of Calder races to out-of-state wagering outlets, including advance deposit wagering companies, the racetrack has been forced to cut purses by 30%, effective April 27. The purse reductions will affect a variety of race conditions, including stakes races.

 Tuesday, April 22, 2008

New York OTB Gets Calder Signal

After the start of Calder Race Course's opening-day card of nine races April 21, the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association agreed to permit the racetrack to send its signal to New York's off-track betting companies. Six OTB outlets in that state received the signal for the last three races.

 Monday, April 21, 2008

Nearly $36 Million Played on Gulfstream Slots

Slot machines at Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino realized $35.5 million of action during an abbreviated opening schedule in November, according to unofficial statistics released by Florida's Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering.

 Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Magna, Florida Horsemen OK Slot Revenue Split

After months of wrangling, Magna Entertainment Corporation and the Florida horseman agreed Friday evening to the percentage of slots revenue that will increase horseracing purses at Gulfstream Park.

 Friday, July 14, 2006

Despite Protests, Tampa Bay Downs Signs Simulcast Deal With Gulfstream

Tampa Bay Downs has signed a reciprocal simulcast deal with Gulfstream Park even though horsemen's groups outside Florida are trying to block distribution of the Tampa track's signal. Horsemen in Texas and Kentucky are battling with Tampa Bay Downs over what they see as mistreatment of the local horsemen's group.

 Tuesday, January 08, 2002