Friday, August 15, 2008
Mike Chapple Promoted to Assistant General Manager
Mike Chapple, Vice President of Security and Surveillance at Gulfstream Park, will have the title “Assistant General Manager” added to his already impressive resume.
Mr. Chapple has a long history with Magna Entertainment Corp. owner of Gulfstream Park and Remington Park, the latter in Mr. Chapple’s native Oklahoma. He came to Gulfstream Park in 2006 after serving at Remington for 17 years. Mr. Chapple was on hand when Remington opened its slot business in 2005 and was a consultant when Gulfstream opened its slots the next year.
Doug Bredar Named Gulfstream Park Racing Secretary
Doug Bredar, a nationally respected racing official with more than 20 years experience, has been named Racing Secretary at Gulfstream Park.
“Many highly qualified people were interviewed for this position and what distinguished Doug, beyond his experience and obvious capabilities, was his enthusiasm for Gulfstream Park,” said Gulfstream Park President and General Manager Bill Murphy. “His contacts span the country and his enthusiasm is infectious. We anticipate he and his staff will put on a show that will prove to be one of Gulfstream Park’s finest.”
Friday, June 20, 2008
Citing Lost Time From Family, Bill Couch Resigns as Gulfstream Park Racing Secretary
Bill Couch, singled out for high praise by many of the nation’s leading horsemen for his efforts during the 2008 Gulfstream Park meeting, has resigned that post, citing the combination of performing a high-pressure job far from home.
The Ohio native first came to Gulfstream in 2007, serving as Gulfstream Park’s Palm Meadows liaison. Later that year he was elevated to the post of Racing Secretary, overseeing the 2008 meet, which will be best remembered for providing a stage for superstar Big Brown and for its accent on local horsemen.
“I very much enjoyed the last two winters at Gulfstream Park,” Mr. Couch said from Thistledown, in Cleveland, Ohio, where he currently serves as Racing Secretary. “It was a thrill to meet the people I did and to enjoy the experiences I had, but I’m a family man.”
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Meet the Legends of Offshore Powerboat Racing June 21
Gulfstream Park’s Ten Palms restaurant will present a different type of horse power at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 21, when it hosts the Offshore Powerboat Legends Reunion.
The event is a rare opportunity to meet powerboat racing idols such as Allan “Brownie” Brown, Bobby Moore, Sammy James, Gino Gargiulo, Odell Lewis, Richie Powers and Mel Rigg. The non-profit event will benefit Take Stock in Children, National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Make-A-Wish Foundation and is being produced by the Historic Offshore Boat Race Association, Ocean Racing LLC, under the guidance of racing legend Charlie McCarthy, Larry Goldman of Xtremepowerboats.com and Brad Schoenwald of Tres Martin Performance School.
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Gulfstream handle figures
Below are handle figures recorded during the Triple Crown races at Gulfstream Park, which closed its live meeting April 20.
Kentucky Derby 2008 Kentucky Derby 2007 Differential
$783,926 $82,141 + $701,785
Preakness 2008 Preakness 2007
$227,227 $30,009 + $197,218
Belmont 2008 Belmont 2007
$273,740 $26,144 + $247,596
