Thursday, December 06 2012

Gulfstream Today - 12.5.12

The Lead: Saturday's $100,000 Adena Springs Sugar Swirl (G3) drew a field of seven including Dust and Diamonds, who finished second Nov. 3 behind Groupie Doll in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1).

Dust and Diamonds Favorite in Sugar Swirl Saturday

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL - Stud TNT’s 4-year-old filly Dust and Diamonds was last seen finishing second to likely Eclipse champion Groupie Doll in the $1 million Breeders’ Filly & Mare Sprint at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 and comes back Saturday as the solid choice in the $100,000 Adena Springs Sugar Swirl Stakes (G3) sporting new colors.

Gulfstream Notes

‘Diamonds’ Ready to Sparkle in Sugar Swirl Stakes
Matz Hoping to Find Another Good One at Palm Meadows
Lopez To Return To Riding This Week

Wednesday, December 05 2012

GULFSTREAM TO HELP CALDER HORSEMEN WITH STALL RENT

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Gulfstream Park announced today they will ease the hardship of horsemen stabled at Calder Race Course by paying the stall rent of horses who participate at its meet during the month of December.

“There are no strings attached,” said Gulfstream President Tim Ritvo. “We simply want to help the horsemen and work with them through a very difficult time. We understand how much they contribute to our program and also how much some of them are struggling through Calder’s unprecedented decision. We will continue working with the horsemen on solutions for the future.”

Sunday, December 02 2012

Nikki’s Sandcastle Breaks Bridesmaid Streak in Emerald

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL - Richard Sherman’s 5-year-old homebred gelding Nikki’s Sandcastle has been running strong races for trainer David Kassen this year, finishing second in stakes at Remington Park, Hawthorne and Keeneland in his last three starts. On Saturday, Opening Day at Gulfstream Park, he finally got his day in the winners’ circle when he posted a hard-fought head victory in the $125,000 John Deere Emerald Stakes.

Gulfstream News and Notes

Romacaca Set to Resume Career in South Beach Next Sunday
Pletcher Stable Sugar Swirl Prosects Work at Palm Meadows

GULFSTREAM OPENING DAY 12.1.12

Owners Ken and Sarah Ramsey and trainer Mike Maker claimed four of the seven Claiming Crown races during Saturday's memorable and record-setting Opening Day at Gulfstream Park.

With more than 9,000 people celebrating Opening Day at Gulfstream, the Ramseys' red-and-white silks adorned the winner's circle after the $200,000 The Jewel with Parent's Honor, the $125,000 The Tiara with Starsilhouette, the $100,000 Rapid Transit with Bernie the Maestro, and the $100,000 Iron Horse with Brother Bird.

Friday, November 30 2012

$100,000 10-cent Claiming Crown Pick 7 tops Gulfstream Wagering Menu

Gulfstream To Offer Rainbow 6, Super Hi 5, Pick 4's Throughout Meet


HALLANDALE, FL – The $850,000 Claiming Crown will highlight Saturday’s Opening Day of the 2012-2013 Gulfstream Park meeting, and racing fans will have the opportunity to take part in a special wager to celebrate the occasion.

Thursday, November 29 2012

Ramsey Team Has All Bases Covered in Claiming Crown Saturday

Private Tale & Flatter This Bid to Shine in Jewel
Pair of ‘Kings’ Meet Again in Emerald

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL - Prolific owners-breeders Ken and Sarah Ramsey have emerged as a major players in Thoroughbred racing with their red and white colors prominent at all levels of the sport from the Breeders’ Cup down to the claiming ranks.

Wednesday, November 28 2012

Gulfstream News & Notes

AINSLEY TO TRY ON ‘TIARA’ ON OPENING DAY AT GULFSTREAM
YOUTH WILL BE SERVED BY DOMINO THIS SEASON
SACCO LOOKING FORWARD TO ‘SWEET’ MEETING

GULFSTREAM PRESENTS EXCLUSIVE VIP FAN EXPERIENCE

All-Access Pass to Backstretch, Jockey’s Room, Announcer’s Booth and Winner’s Circle
Meet Trainers, Jockeys, Handicappers and Horses
Enjoy Lunch and a Table at Ten Palms
Proceeds to Thoroughbred Aftercare Program

Tuesday, November 27 2012

BREAKFAST AT GULFSTREAM KICKS OFF OPENING DAY, DEC.  1

Public Invited To Watch Workouts, Meet Trainers, Jockeys and Handicappers
Saturday Guests are Jockey Joe Bravo and Larry Collmus
Host Sandy Bruno to Lead Backstretch Tours
Free T-Shirt With All You Can Eat $8 Buffet
Family Friendly Breakfast with Horses for the Kids to Meet