By Drew Dixon
A legendary South Florida horse racing facility set a record for wagering last month.
The 10th anniversary of the Pegasus World Cup Day at the Gulfstream Park on Jan. 24 broke previous records in wagering. The record in betting at the Hollandale Beach facility drew a sold out crowd of more than 10,000 people.
The thoroughbred racing event led to more gambling on the event than ever before. There was $48.5 million laid down on bets that day. That soared past the previous record of $41.7 million. That mark, which was also a record at the time, was set last year.
The top race alone drew $7 million in wagering, according to a news release published by the facility.
“Gulfstream Park-based trainer Saffie A. Joseph, Jr., also made headlines, as he had a first-place horse — Skippylongstocking with jockey Tyler Gaffalione — and a second-place horse in the $3 million feature race. In addition to being a well-respected figure in the thoroughbred training industry, Saffie serves on the board of directors for the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association,” the news release said.
In addition to the horse racing and wagering, the Pegasus World Cup Day drew an audience form across the nation and the world. It also had a cultural reach well beyond South Florida.
Officials say the event was broadcast in more than 150 territories and countries worldwide.
The post South Florida horse race track shatters wagering record at the facility appeared first on Florida Politics – Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
Disclaimer
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure & Legal Disclaimer
AI Content Policy.
To provide our readers with timely and comprehensive coverage, South Florida Reporter uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in producing certain articles and visual content.
Articles: AI may be used to assist in research, structural drafting, or data analysis. All AI-assisted text is reviewed and edited by our team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our editorial standards.
Images: Any imagery generated or significantly altered by AI is clearly marked with a disclaimer or watermark to distinguish it from traditional photography or editorial illustrations.
General Disclaimer
The information contained in South Florida Reporter is for general information purposes only.
South Florida Reporter assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Service. In no event shall South Florida Reporter be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service or the contents of the Service.
The Company reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the contents of the Service at any time without prior notice. The Company does not warrant that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components.
