Apprentice Morrison Has ‘Good Feeling’ about Royal Palm Meet HALLANDALE BEACH, FL –Rodney Lundock’s Maryquitecontrary is scheduled to make her first start for Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey in Saturday’s Madison (G1) at Keeneland while seeking her seventh victory in eight career starts. The homebred daughter off First Dude won’t have a rider change, however, for the seven-furlong sprint for older fillies and mares.

Stakes Schedule Includes 42 Events Worth $3.945 Million Pair of Royal Ascot Qualifiers Slated for May 13 G2 Princess Rooney Moved to Sept. 30 G3 Smile Sprint Featured on July 1 Program Florida Sire Stakes Schedule Spread Out HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Following last weekend’s thrilling conclusion to the 2022-2023 Championship Meet, courtesy of Forte’s late-rallying triumph in the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa, live Thoroughbred racing at Gulfstream Park will resume Thursday on the first day of the Royal Palm Meet.

Royal Palm Meet Gets Underway Thursday HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The Championship Meet at Gulfstream Park closed Sunday with a mandatory payout of the 20-cent Rainbow 6 pool that yielded multiple $8,187.14 winning payoffs.

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.

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).

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.

Florida Derby Saturday, April 1, 2023 Hallandale Beach, Florida, USA Gulfstream Park Todd Pletcher Mike Repole Vinnie Viola Irad Oritz Jr. Media Conference

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.

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.