Fasig-Tipton Named Title Sponsor of Holy Bull (G2) and Hurricane Bertie (G3)
January 4, 2019
Gulfstream Park Press Release
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Gulfstream Park announced today that Fasig-Tipton will be the title sponsor for the $350,000 Holy Bull (G2) and the $150,000 Hurricane Bertie (G3).
The Fasig-Tipton Holy Bull, to be contested at 1 1/16 mile Saturday, Feb. 2, is a major prep for 3-year-old classic contenders. The race has been won in the past by Audible, Irish War Cry, Dialed In and Barbaro. The Fasig-Tipton Hurricane Bertie, for 4-year-old fillies and mares at seven furlongs, will be part of the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series.
“Fasig-Tipton is pleased to sponsor these two prestigious races at Gulfstream Park,” said Boyd Browning, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fasig-Tipton. “The world class racing, hospitality and facilities at Gulfstream Park greatly enhance the experience for both buyers and sellers at our Two -Year-Old-in -Training Sale, which takes place on March 27, 2019. Sales graduates continue to excel around the world and this year’s catalogue will be loaded with quality horses.”
“Gulfstream Park and The Stronach Group is proud and honored to have such a great partnership with Fasig-Tipton,” said Gulfstream Park General Manager Bill Badgett. “The Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Sale in March has been a great success, and our relationship with Fasig-Tipton continues to get stronger across all our facilities.”
For more information:
David Joseph
Gulfstream Park
954-457-6451
Gulfstream Park is a Stronach Group company, North America’s leading Thoroughbred racetrack owner/operator. The Stronach Group racetracks include Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park & Casino, Golden Gate Fields, Portland Meadows, Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course, home of the world-famous Preakness. The company owns and operates the Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida, and is one of North America's top race horse breeders through its award-winning Adena Springs operation. The Stronach Group is one of the world's largest suppliers of pari-mutuel wagering systems, technologies and services. Its companies include AmTote, a global leader in wagering technology; XpressBet, an Internet and telephone account wagering service; and Monarch Content Management, which acts as a simulcast purchase and sales agent of horseracing content for numerous North American racetracks and wagering outlets. The Stronach Group is also a leading producer of social media content for the horseracing industry. For more information contact David Joseph at david.joseph@gulfstreampark.com or call 954.457.6451.
