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Two Proven Sprinters Top Mr. Prospector

Two Proven Sprinters Top Mr. Prospector

The $100,000 Mr. Prospector Handicap (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park came up particularly strong with Summerplace Farm's 8-year-old gelding Kelly's Landing coming out for another season and Wind River Stable's 5-year-old Black Seventeen shipping in from California for the six-furlong dash on Jan. 17.

 Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Kip Deville Works Toward 2009 Debut

Kip Deville Works Toward 2009 Debut

The 2007 Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) winner and 2008 runner-up Kip Deville worked out Jan. 9 at Gulfstream Park for his IEAH Stables partners and trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. in preparation for his 2009 seasonal debut in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap (gr. IT) Feb. 1.

 Friday, January 09, 2009
McPeek 3-Year-Olds Star at Gulfstream

McPeek 3-Year-Olds Star at Gulfstream

Kenny McPeek stole the show in the two highly-anticipated 3-year-old allowance races Jan. 8 at Gulfstream Park. The trainer won both 1 1/8-mile events with second-time starters and now has a pair of good-looking colts to watch for on the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) trail.

 Thursday, January 08, 2009
Big Drama Headed to Holy Bull Stakes

Big Drama Headed to Holy Bull Stakes

Harold Queen's Florida homebred colt Big Drama will make his highly-anticipated 3-year-old debut in the $150,000 Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) to be run at 1 1/8 miles at Gulfstream Park Jan. 31, according to trainer David Fawkes.

 Thursday, January 08, 2009
TrackNet, Casinos Agree to Extension

TrackNet, Casinos Agree to Extension

TrackNet Media Group has granted an extension of its racing signals to Nevada casinos following a meeting held Jan. 7.

 Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Gulfstream Seeking More Dates

Gulfstream Seeking More Dates

In a step some racing industry officials expected, Gulfstream Park has told Florida regulators that it plans to hold races during 2009's last five weeks--a lucrative set of dates on which Calder Race Course has raced exclusively in South Florida for more than a decade.

 Wednesday, January 07, 2009
TrackNet Poised to Cut Off Nevada

TrackNet Poised to Cut Off Nevada

TrackNet Media Group is poised to cut off its signals to more than 80 Nevada casinos Jan. 7 unless a new agreement is met for what the content company feels are more equitable fees.

 Monday, January 05, 2009
Large Crowd For Gulfstream Opening

Large Crowd For Gulfstream Opening

Gulfstream Park said its opening day attendance was more than 15,000 Jan. 3, making it the largest turnout at the Hallandale Beach, Fla., track since 2004.

 Saturday, January 03, 2009
McLaughlin Watching Gayego For Godolphin

McLaughlin Watching Gayego For Godolphin

Kiaran McLaughlin has been training horses for the Maktoum family for 16 years, so when he was asked to "babysit" Arkansas Derby (gr. II) winner Gayego for a few weeks he had no problem at all. On Jan. 2, McLaughlin confirmed that Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin Stables had recently purchased the 4-year-old son of Gilded Time and he will be pointed to the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (UAE-I) later this year.

 Friday, January 02, 2009
Youbet to Take Bets on Gulfstream Meet

Youbet to Take Bets on Gulfstream Meet

Youbet.com has reached an agreement to take bets on Gulfstream Park for that track's meet which begins on Jan. 3, Sam Gordon, president of the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, said Dec. 30.

 Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Gulfstream Banking on 2009 Meet Changes

Gulfstream Banking on 2009 Meet Changes

Gulfstream Park is hoping that a move to a five-day race week will help produce larger fields and attract more live fans and other bettors on days that have proven more popular than its newly-dark Mondays.

 Tuesday, December 23, 2008
ADW Deals Reached on Calder, Gulfstream

ADW Deals Reached on Calder, Gulfstream

The Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association said Dec. 22 it has reached agreements on advance deposit wagering contracts with Calder Race Course and Gulfstream Park.

 Monday, December 22, 2008
Miami TV Station to Feature Nicanor

Miami TV Station to Feature Nicanor

Nicanor, the full brother to the ill-fated Barbaro, will be featured in a news story on Miami's Channel 10 television station during its 11 p.m. newscast Friday, Dec. 19, and again on its Dec. 21 11:30 p.m. Sports Sunday program.

 Friday, December 19, 2008
Gulfstream Urges Legal Action on Tribe

Gulfstream Urges Legal Action on Tribe

Gulfstream Park on Dec. 18 asked the Supreme Court of Florida to issue an order that would give law enforcement officials authority to shut down blackjack and baccarat tables at the Seminole Tribe of Florida's casinos in the state.

 Friday, December 19, 2008

Leparoux Sets Churchill Record for Wins

Jockey Julien Leparoux broke a 23-year-old Churchill Downs record for wins at a fall meet Nov. 28 when he rode Just Like William to a head victory in the third race for his 56th victory of the meet.

 Friday, November 28, 2008

MEC Has Deal to Break From Shareholder

Magna Entertainment Corp. announced Nov. 26 an agreement with MI Developments, the company's controlling shareholder, which will allow it to "recapitalize and reposition MEC to enable it to pursue its strategy of horse racing, gaming, and entertainment on a standalone basis."

 Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Calder Jockey Hernandez Breaks Clavicle

Jockey Constantino Hernandez sustained a broken right clavicle at Calder Race Course Nov. 15 when his mount, the 2-year-old Red Hot Candy, stumbled at the start of the ninth race and unseated him.

 Sunday, November 16, 2008
Jerkens Released from Hospital

Jerkens Released from Hospital

Hall of Fame trainer H. Allen Jerkens' first order of business after being released the morning of Nov. 12 from Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation Center was to visit his barn at Belmont Park.

 Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Gulfstream Prepares for 2009 Meeting

Gulfstream Prepares for 2009 Meeting

Gulfstream Park will be celebrating its 70th birthday when its live meet opens Jan. 3.

 Monday, November 10, 2008

Gary Boulanger Recovering From Injuries

Former jockey Gary Boulanger, who rode the Florida circuit before he was injured in a 2005 spill at Gulfstream Park, was recovering from surgery Nov. 8 following a farm accident at a facility in Davie, Fla., where he had been teaching riding lessons and working with young students.

 Saturday, November 08, 2008
Brumfield Named Steward at Gulfstream

Brumfield Named Steward at Gulfstream

Hall of Fame jockey Don Brumfield has been named as a steward for the upcoming Gulfstream Park meet, the track announced Oct. 21.

 Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Two Miami Pari-Mutuels Set Casino Plans

The two other pari-mutuels in Miami-Dade County, Florida, have moved ahead of Calder Race Course in announcing plans for casinos that would have Las Vegas-style slot machines.

 Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Gulfstream Cuts Florida Derby Purse

Gulfstream Cuts Florida Derby Purse

The $750,000 Florida Derby (gr. I) for 3-year-olds on March 28 will be the premier event of Gulfstream Park's 66th meeting, which begins Jan. 3 and concludes April 19.

 Saturday, September 27, 2008

Order Sought to Halt 'Compact' Gaming

Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum on Sept. 19 asked the National Indian Gaming Commission to issue a temporary order to shut down the blackjack and baccarat tables and Class III Las Vegas-style slot machines at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.

 Friday, September 19, 2008
Minor Sends Brunetti Plan for Hialeah

Minor Sends Brunetti Plan for Hialeah

Technology entrepreneur Halsey Minor has sent Hialeah Park owner John Brunetti a plan on the potential cost of rebuilding and operating the race track.

 Wednesday, September 17, 2008

FL Supreme Court Denies Tribe's Request

The Supreme Court of Florida Sept. 11 denied a request by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Gov. Charlie Crist for a re-hearing on its July 3 ruling that blackjack and baccarat are illegal at the tribe's Hollywood, Fla., casino.

 Friday, September 12, 2008
Inside Track: Elite Groom

Inside Track: Elite Groom

It is fair to say that when Mike Chapple enrolled in the Groom Elite Certification School at Gulfstream Park this spring, he was not the average pupil.

 Monday, August 25, 2008
Minor Active in Pursuit of Hialeah Park

Minor Active in Pursuit of Hialeah Park

Prospective Hialeah Park buyer Halsey Minor has sent consultants and accountants to examine the closed racetrack, and Minor and Hialeah owner John Brunetti say they are planning more talks on a possible sale.

 Thursday, August 21, 2008

Testa Leaves Gulfstream After 14 Years

Dennis Testa has left Gulfstream Park, where he has served as director of operations since 1998.

 Friday, August 15, 2008
Bredar Named Gulfstream Racing Secretary

Bredar Named Gulfstream Racing Secretary

Doug Bredar, a racing official with more than 20 years experience, has been named racing secretary at Gulfstream Park, where the 2009 live meet begins Jan. 3.

 Thursday, August 14, 2008
MEC May Reconsider Sale of Some Assets

MEC May Reconsider Sale of Some Assets

Magna Entertainment Corp., which posted a $21.25-million loss for the second quarter of 2008, said Aug. 5 it's reconsidering the sale of some assets it expected to unload as part of a debt-elimination plan.

 Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Hialeah Redux: Beyond Brunetti, Minor

Hialeah Redux: Beyond Brunetti, Minor

Hialeah Park owner John Brunetti is looking forward to meeting with prospective buyer Halsey Minor about what he calls multiple "hurdles" to returning racing to the historic track that last held a meet in 2001.

 Thursday, July 31, 2008

Florida QH Track Backers Still Active

Florida's only harness track and several Thoroughbred industry executives are making plans for Quarter Horse racing, with potentially lucrative poker rooms serving as part of the attraction.

 Thursday, July 24, 2008

Court: FL Governor Exceeded Authority

The Supreme Court of Florida ruled July 3 that Gov. Charlie Crist exceeded his authority last November when he signed a compact that has permitted the Seminole Tribe of Florida to have Class III Las Vegas-style slot machines, blackjack, and baccarat.

 Thursday, July 03, 2008
Couch Resigns Gulfstream Position

Couch Resigns Gulfstream Position

Gulfstream Park announced June 19 that Bill Couch, citing the combination of performing a high-pressure job far from home, has resigned as racing secretary.

 Thursday, June 19, 2008

FL Tracks Wary as Tribal Gaming Expands

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is preparing for the June 22 launch of blackjack and baccarat at its Hollywood, Fla., casino located 10 miles from Gulfstream Park, one of the racetracks that filed suits to stop the Seminole gaming expansion.

 Friday, June 13, 2008

Deal May Give Calder Preakness Signal

An official of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association said on May 14 that his organization will issue a proposal that would enable Calder Race Course to carry the simulcast signal of the May 17 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) -- with a condition.

 Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Florida Slots Bills Die as Session Ends

Florida Slots Bills Die as Session Ends

The Florida Legislature ended its annual two-month session May 2 without passing two slot machine bills that were sought by the Thoroughbred industry.

 Monday, May 05, 2008
Handle Declines on Kentucky Oaks Card

Handle Declines on Kentucky Oaks Card

Perhaps feeling the effects of an ongoing dispute with horsemen over signal distribution, handle on the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) program was down about 7%, according to numbers released by the track.

 Friday, May 02, 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

Nicoletti Joins Gulfstream Full-Time

Ron Nicoletti, longtime South Florida racing personality and Gulfstream Park handicapper during its live meet since 1990, will join the Florida track on a full-time basis, taking the position of media manager.

 Friday, April 18, 2008
Turf Million First Big Event at Calder

Turf Million First Big Event at Calder

Calder Race Course will open its 38th season April 21 with a schedule that again focuses on what it calls "big event day" Saturdays with multiple stakes. Calder's first highlight will be its inaugural Turf Million April 26, with four turf stakes with total purses of $1.15 million.

 Thursday, April 17, 2008
Florida HBPA Using THG in Negotiations

Florida HBPA Using THG in Negotiations

The Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association has given the new national Thoroughbred Horsemen's Group authority to negotiate terms with advance deposit wagering companies for betting on races at South Florida Thoroughbred racetracks. Also, Florida horsemen want an agreement on slots revenue with Calder before any contracts are signed.

 Saturday, April 12, 2008
Orseno 'High-Fives' Monday Card at Gulf

Orseno 'High-Fives' Monday Card at Gulf

Trainer Joe Orseno added another notable accomplishment to his resume Monday at Gulfstream Park, sending out five winners on the nine-race card.

 Monday, April 07, 2008
Presious Passion Wires in Pan American

Presious Passion Wires in Pan American

Presious Passion went wire-to-wire in the 12-furlong marathon Pan American April 5 at Gulfstream Park, winning for trainer Mary Hartmann.

 Saturday, April 05, 2008
Pan American: Nicely Matched Field

Pan American: Nicely Matched Field

A wide-open field of eight has been entered for Saturday's $150,000 Pan American Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Gulfstream Park.

 Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Hostess Serves Up Win in Orchid 'Cap

Hostess Serves Up Win in Orchid 'Cap

William Clifton Jr.'s Hostess received a perfect ground-saving trip from John Velazquez, struck the front with a half-furlong to go, and edged away to win the $150,000 Orchid Handicap (gr. IIIT) by a length March 30 on the turf at Gulfstream Park.

 Sunday, March 30, 2008

Gulfstream Awards Barbaro Scholarships

Gulfstream Park, in conjunction with the University of Florida (UF), announced the names of this year's three recipients from Gulfstream Park's $30,000 Barbaro Scholarship Program March 29.

 Saturday, March 29, 2008
Big Brown Huge in Florida Derby Rout

Big Brown Huge in Florida Derby Rout

IEAH Stables and Paul Pompa Jr.'s highly-touted Big Brown proved that all the hype was justified, as he led from start to finish in the $1-million Florida Derby, crushing 11 rivals to win by five lengths March 29 at Gulfstream Park while making just his third career start.

 Saturday, March 29, 2008
Orchid 'Cap: Familiar Rivals Meet Again

Orchid 'Cap: Familiar Rivals Meet Again

Five of the eight entrants in the $150,000 Orchid Handicap (gr. IIIT) will face one another for second time in three weeks, as the older fillies and mares do battle March 30 on the turf at Gulfstream Park.

 Thursday, March 27, 2008
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