No one at the race track had any idea if the mare’s mother was a mudder and there wasn’t a betting slip in sight. Instead, a mix of millennials and Gen Zers, all racing newbies placing bets from their mobiles, packed out Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach just north of Miami in January for the Pegasus World Cup.
But thoroughbred racing was just one of the attractions. Ja Rule and Lil’ Kim performed with DJ Cassidy.
Races Friday from Laurel, Gulfstream, Santa Anita and Golden Gate
Low 12 Percent Takeout
More Innovative Wagering Opportunities Coming
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Friday’s Stronach 5 will give bettors one more chance to reap the rewards of a low 12 percent takeout and what has been a strong return on investment since 2018.
Speaker’s Corner Jockey Rides Three Winners Sunday
Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $150,000
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – It was back to business as usual Sunday at Gulfstream Park for jockey Junior Alvarado, who rode three winners on the day after guiding Speaker’s Corner to a breathtaking victory in Saturday’s Carter (G1) at Belmont Park.
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Edgar Perez has quickly made his presence felt during the Spring/Summer Royal Palm Meet at Gulfstream Park, where the former Chicago-area mainstay rode a pair of winners, including One Identity in the featured optional claiming allowance, on Saturday’s program.
The 42-year-old journeyman validated the bettors’ confidence in Bourbon Over Ice in Race 3 to notch his first victory since relocating to the Hallandale Beach track for the Spring/Summer Meet.
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 gross jackpot pool will be guaranteed at $150,000 Sunday at Gulfstream Park, where the popular multi-race wager went unsolved Saturday for the third day of the Spring/Summer Meet at Gulfstream Park.
The Rainbow 6 sequence will span Races 5-10, kicked off by an intriguing optional claiming starter allowance for 3-year-old fillies at a mile on turf.
LAUREL, MD – There were three longshots in Friday’s Stronach 5 each returning more than $24, but one ticket holder solved the puzzle and was rewarded with $89,498.40.
The Stronach 5 featured a low 12 percent takeout and races from Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields.
Gulfstream’s Race 8 served as the opening leg of the Stronach 5 and Frankly My Dear battled back under jockey Ailsa Morrison to win over favored American of Course and return $24.60.
Alvarado Off to Fast Start of Spring/Summer Meet
David Lopez Looking for Fresh Start at Gulfstream
Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $50,000
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Luna West showed the way from start to finish to capture the 2022 season’s first race for 2-year-olds at Gulfstream Park Thursday, graduating at 37-1 in the 4 ½-furlong maiden special weight race carded as Race 2 on the opening day program of the Spring/Summer Royal Palm Meet.
4 ½-Furlong Sprint Attracts Seven in First 2-Year-Old Race
July 2-4 Summit of Speed Highlights Meet Stakes Schedule
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – A group of seven 2-year-olds are entered to make their career debut in the first juvenile race of the season Thursday as Gulfstream Park launches its 2022 spring/summer meet.
Races Friday from Gulfstream, Santa Anita, Laurel and Golden Gate
HALLADALE BEACH, FL – The Stronach 5 will be paused after April 15, so there’s only two more chances to play the popular Friday wager which has resulted in strong returns on investment.
Friday’s Stronach 5 will be highlighted once again with a low 12 percent takeout and competitive races from Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields.
Last week’s Stronach 5 returned $2,729.90 with three winning favorites.