Gulfstream Park News & Press Releases

Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $475,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Southern California-based jockey Drayden Van Dyke has answered trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.’s call and will switch his tack to Gulfstream Park for a 30-day stint.

Welcome Back Gives Turf Another Try in Martha Washington HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – A two-time winner during this year’s Championship Meet, Gary Barber’s In a Jam will have a new look in Saturday’s $95,000 Not Surprising at Gulfstream Park.

Desormeaux Closes Out Gulfstream Visit on Winning Note Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $450,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Frank DeLuca’s Frankie’s Empire ($4) made an impressive return from a two-month freshening Sunday at Gulfstream Park, rallying from last to capture the $75,000 Trinniberg Handicap.

Miuccia Upset Sizzling Zayas-Joseph Team in Game Face Sunday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $425,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Frank DeLuca’s Frankie’s Empire is scheduled to make his first start since running in the March 30 Curlin Florida Derby (G1) Sunday at Gulfstream Park, where the Michael Yates-trained son of Classic Empire will take on seven other 3-year-olds in the $75,000 Trinniberg Handicap.

Saturday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $375,000 Haulin Ice Makes First Start for Joseph in Game Face HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux made his first visit to Gulfstream Park in 10 years a winning one, closing from last to score aboard Golden Kernel Racing Stable’s Lady Cha Cha in Friday’s Race 7 feature.

Gabaldon Tunes Up for Royal Ascot with Easy Half-Mile Breeze HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Daniel Alonso’s Skippylongstocking, who captured the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) in his most recent start, breezed a half mile at Palm Meadows Friday morning.

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Heather Smullen has developed an extensive resume during her racing career. She can now add ‘winning trainer’ to her list of accomplishments. Smullen saddled her first winner as a head trainer Thursday at Gulfstream Park, where Quester put her in the winner’s circle following a length victory in the Race 7 feature, a mile optional claiming allowance on turf for Florida-bred 3-year-olds and up.

Prominent Owner/ Breeder Seeking First Win at Royal Ascot Skippylongstocking to Breeze for Possible Suburban Start HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Reach for the Rose, the runner-up in the $100,000 Royal Palm Juvenile May 11 at Gulfstream Park, will have the chance to make a dream come true for owner Ken Ramsey at Royal Ascot.

Star of Saturn Seeking Third Straight Win in 3YO Filly Sprint HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Arkansas-bred Haulin Ice, first or second in all five of her previous starts in the Midwest, will make her South Florida debut against six rivals including the comebacking Star of Saturn in Saturday’s $95,000 Game Face at Gulfstream Park.