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Irad Ortiz Leading Jockey Gulfstream Park Championship Meet 2023
NEWS4/2/2023

Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. Reclaims Championship Meet Crown

Finishes Off Dominating Season in Spectacular Style Saffie Joseph Jr. Successfully Defends Training Title HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Irad Ortiz Jr. finished off a remarkably successful Championship Meet at Gulfstream Park in spectacular fashion this weekend, deftly guiding Forte to a victory in Saturday’s $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa that was as gritty as the late-rallying decision was thrilling on an afternoon during which he rode six winners, including four stakes.
Forte ‘Looks Very Well’ Following Florida Derby (G1) Victory
NEWS4/2/2023

Forte ‘Looks Very Well’ Following Florida Derby (G1) Victory

2YO Champion Will Remain in Florida Before Heading to Kentucky Video HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s Forte, a popular and determined winner of the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa, will remain in South Florida for now to await his next assignment in the May 6 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Steady On Grabs First Stakes Victory in $150,000 Appleton
NEWS4/2/2023

Steady On Grabs First Stakes Victory in $150,000 Appleton

Fifth Win on Florida Derby (G1) Program for Irad Ortiz Jr. HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – With a ground-saving stalking trip aboard favorite Steady On, jockey Irad Oritz Jr. earned his fifth victory of the afternoon Saturday at Gulfstream Park in the $150,000 Appleton.
Horses running on turf
NEWS4/2/2023

Mandatory Rainbow 6 Payout Set for Sunday

Total Pool Could Swell to More than $5 million Championship Meet Concludes with 11-Race Card Royal Palm Meet Gets Underway Thursday Ortiz Brothers Had a Day HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The Championship Meet at Gulfstream Park will conclude Sunday with an 11-race program featuring a mandatory payout of the 20-cent Rainbow 6 Pool.
Forte Overcomes Adversity to Capture G1 Florida Derby
NEWS4/2/2023

Forte Overcomes Adversity to Capture G1 Florida Derby

Odds-On Winner Cements Status as Kentucky Derby Favorite HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s Forte overcame adversity prevail in Saturday’s $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa at Gulfstream Park in spectacular fashion.
Affirmative Lady Sharp in $250,000 GP Oaks (G2) Victory
NEWS4/1/2023

Affirmative Lady Sharp in $250,000 GP Oaks (G2) Victory

3YO Filly Earns 100 Qualifying Points for Kentucky Oaks (G1) HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – AMO Racing USA’s Affirmative Lady, put in a steady drive midway around the far turn, powered through the stretch to pass Davona Dale (G2) winner Dorth Vader and pull clear to a two-length victory in Saturday’s $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) presented by FanDuel TV.
Weyburn Defends Title in $100,000 Sir Shackleton
NEWS4/1/2023

Weyburn Defends Title in $100,000 Sir Shackleton

Edges Dean Delivers Late for First Win in 12 Months HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Chiefswood Stables Limited’s Weyburn, making just his second start in seven months, hooked up with a defiant Dean Delivers in mid-stretch and edged clear in the final sixteenth of a mile to defend his title in Saturday’s $100,000 Sir Shackleton at Gulfstream Park.
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