Gulfstream Raising Purses by 10% for Championship Meet

Gulfstream Park announced Friday that it will increase overnight purses by 10% starting Wednesday, Mar. 7 and through the end of its Championship Meet, Sunday, Apr. 1. “We're happy to provide this increase at Gulfstream due to our Championship Meet handle being up approximately 9%,” said Gulfstream General Manager Bill Badgett. “We want to extend our appreciation to the fans and horsemen who continue to support our Championship meet and year-round program. The last five weeks of our Championship meet will feature some incredible races including the $400,000 Fountain of Youth, $200,000 Davona Dale and $200,000 Inside Information, and, of course, Florida Derby Day with seven stakes and the $1-million Florida Derby.”

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