Gulfstream to Host Claiming Crown Through 2018

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Gulfstream Park, the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) and National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) announced Tuesday that the $1.1-million Claiming Crown will continue to be held at Gulfstream through 2018.

This December will mark the fifth consecutive year that the Claiming Crown will be held at Gulfstream Park. It will also mark the 18th consecutive year of the event. The inaugural Claiming Crown was at Canterbury Park in 1999, and the event has also been held at Parx, Fair Grounds and Ellis Park.

Total handle for the Claiming Crown the past two seasons at Gulfstream has topped $10 million.

“We're delighted to secure the Claiming Crown through 2018 and continue growing our partnership with members of the National HBPA and Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association,” said P.J. Campo, General Manager of Gulfstream Park and Vice President of Racing for The Stronach Group. “We've received incredible support from horsemen throughout North America as well as fans. We're pleased to have the opportunity to continue to grow this event at Gulfstream Park.”

 

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