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Gulfstream Announces 2012-13 Schedule

Gulfstream Announces 2012-13 Schedule

Gulfstream Park announced it will offer 61 stakes (33 graded) worth more than $10.1 million during its 2012-13 race meet, which is highlighted by the March 30 Florida Derby (gr. I).

 Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Claiming Crown Moves to Gulfstream

Claiming Crown Moves to Gulfstream

Gulfstream Park will host the 14th running of the Claiming Crown on the opening day of its 2012-2013 meet Dec. 1, 2012. The 2012 event will see a significant increase in purses to $850,000 for seven races.

 Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Fasig-Tipton to Sponsor Fountain of Youth

Fasig-Tipton to Sponsor Fountain of Youth

Fasig-Tipton, North American's oldest Thoroughbred auction firm, will once again sponsor the $400,000 Fountain of Youth (gr. II) Feb. 26, Gulfstream Park announced.

 Friday, February 17, 2012
Gulfstream to Host Florida Sunshine Millions

Gulfstream to Host Florida Sunshine Millions

Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino announced Nov. 11 it will be the exclusive host for the Jan. 28 Florida Sunshine Millions Day.

 Friday, November 11, 2011
Gulfstream Announces VIP Fan Experience

Gulfstream Announces VIP Fan Experience

Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino announced Oct. 3 the Gulfstream VIP Fan Experience, a unique and exclusive experience that will allow fans an all-access and behind-the-scenes look at Thoroughbred racing.

 Monday, October 03, 2011
Gulfstream Announces 2011-12 Stakes Schedule

Gulfstream Announces 2011-12 Stakes Schedule

Gulfstream Park's meet, which will run from Dec. 3-April 8 will have 53 stakes. A second finish line has been added to allow for races at 1 1/16 miles. The Florida Derby (gr. I) to be run Saturday, March 31.

 Friday, August 05, 2011
Ritvo Named Gulfstream President

Ritvo Named Gulfstream President

The Stronach Group announced July 25 that Timothy Ritvo has been named president and general manager of Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino.

 Monday, July 25, 2011

Calabro Steps Down at Gulfstream

Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino announced June 16 Steve Calabro has resigned as president and general manager.

 Thursday, June 16, 2011

Gulfstream Raises Florida Owners Awards

Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino announced March 23 it will raise Florida owners awards 20% beginning March 26.

 Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Gulfstream to Hold Three Twilight Cards

Gulfstream to Hold Three Twilight Cards

Gulfstream Park announced March 18 it will have twilight racing on the final three Fridays of the meet -- April 8, 15, and 22.

 Friday, March 18, 2011
Gulfstream: Total Handle Up 17.2% Thus Far

Gulfstream: Total Handle Up 17.2% Thus Far

Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino reported strong gains in business for the first five days of its 2011 meet, which began Jan. 5. Handle thus far is up 17.2% in total.

 Monday, January 10, 2011

Ritvo Elected East Coast VP of Racing for MID

MI Developments has appointed Timothy Ritvo, a veteran trainer in Florida and several Northeast states, to the new position of vice president of racing for the East coast.

 Tuesday, October 05, 2010