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Pick Pony | Nov. 26, 2024, 1:38 p.m.
When: Thursday, Nov. 28 – Sunday, March 30
Where: 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL
First Race Post: 11:15 Nov. 28 (Opening Day Thanksgiving); 12:20 p.m. daily with the exception of Pegasus, Fountain of Youth, and Florida Derby days.
Free Parking, Free Admission (Except Pegasus World Cup Day)
A special 11:15 a.m. post time highlighted by the $115,000 Wait a While, a 7 ½ furlong turf event for 2-year-old fillies. Ten Palms will offer a special buffet with all the Thanksgiving trimmings.
The finest Florida-bred 2-year-olds compete in the $600,000 championship of the FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes. Undefeated Rated by Merit is the frontrunner for the $300,000 In Reality for colts and geldings, while Tempted winner Stunner, arriving from the Brad Cox stable, is expected to be the favorite in the $300,000 My Dear Girl fillies.
Gulfstream will distribute its 2025 calendar, featuring images by Coglianese Photos, on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7.
Two turf stakes featuring 3-year-olds highlight the weekend with the $125,000 Tropical Park Derby for 3-year-old colts and the $125,000 Tropical Park Oaks for 3-year-old fillies.
Some of the key contenders for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1), the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1), and the $500,000 Pegasus Filly & Mare Turf (G2). Contenders for the World Cup will participate in the $150,000 Harlan’s Holiday (G3), those for the World Cup Turf will compete in the $200,000 Fort Lauderdale (G2), and the Filly & Mare Turf contenders will race in the $150,000 Suwannee River (G3).
The first prep race for the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) is the $150,000 Mucho Macho Man, running a mile on the main track. Additionally, the $150,000 Ginger Brew, a turf race for 3-year-old fillies, is also highlighted program.
If you want to connect with over a dozen Hall of Fame riders, don’t miss the 10th annual Jockeys and Jeans fundraiser at Gulfstream. The event will feature autograph signings, a meet and greet, a poster giveaway, and a buffet luncheon—all for a great cause. Jockeys and Jeans has successfully raised $3.4 million for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF). To learn more, visit jockeysandjeans.com. Notable races include the $75,000 Sunshine Classic and $75,000 Sunshine Turf.
One of the highlights of the Championship Meet is Pegasus World Cup Day, featuring 10 stakes races – seven of which are graded – totaling $5.65 million, including the Pegasus World Cup Invitational. Once more, the world's elite horses will vie for victory in a race that has hosted champions like Gun Runner, Knicks Go, California Chrome, and Gun Runner, all of whom have been named Horse of the Year, along with Longines World’s Best Racehorse Arrogate.
The $250,000 Holy Bull (G3) has become an essential preparatory race for 3-year-olds leading into the spring classics, featuring recent champions like White Abarrio, Tiz the Law, and Barbaro. This year, the race will be one of five stakes events scheduled for the afternoon, including the $150,000 Fasig-Tipton Forward Gal (G3), which serves as a crucial prep for the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2), along with the $150,000 Kitten’s Joy (G3) and the $150,000 Sweetest Chant (G3).
The Flamingo Room will host a popular Taste at the Track in Tacos and Tequila.
The $150,000 Royal Delta (G3) brings together some of the best older fillies and mares in the country. Multiple graded stakes-winner Honor D Lady won the 1 1/16-mile event last year.
There are nine stakes races, which include eight graded ones, with a total purse of $1.85 million. The highlight of the day will be the $400,000 Fountain of Youth (G2), serving as the final preparation for the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby. Last year’s champion, Dornoch, went on to secure victories in the Belmont Stakes (G1) and Haskell (G1). Other stakes on the schedule include the $200,000 Davona Dale (G2), which is the final prep for the Gulfstream Park Oaks, the $200,000 Gulfstream Park Mike (G2), and four graded turf races, featuring the $200,000 Mac Diarmida (G2).
The Flamingo Room will host a popular Taste at the Track in Bourbon and BBQ.
It’s Florida Derby Day, featuring 10 stakes races – five graded stakes – totaling $2.5 million, with the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby being the most important race on the Road to the Triple Crown. The $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks is a major prep for the Kentucky Oaks (G1). There will also be five turf stakes, including the $200,000 Pan American (G2) and the $150,000 Orchid Handicap (G3).
The Flamingo Room will host a popular Taste at the Track in Wine and Derby.