Gulfstream Park West Reports Improved Figures

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Gulfstream Park West reported a 19% increase in daily average pari-mutuel handle during its 40-day fall turf festival meet that concluded Nov. 28, as well as an 8% increase in total handle. The increases came despite four fewer days of racing compared with the 2014 meet.

Daily average handle on Gulfstream West was up from $2.98 million in 2014 to $3.55 million this year, while total handle climbed to $142.26 million from $131.48 million in 2014.

“We’re pleased with the increase in betting at Gulfstream Park West,” said P.J. Campo, vice president of racing for The Stronach Group and general manager of Gulfstream Park. “We continue to see great support from horsemen throughout North America. Our efforts to continue to build a strong, year-round program shows in the growing interest in Gulfstream Park West.

“We’ll continue growing the year-round product in Florida while focusing the next several months on our Championship Meet at Gulfstream Park.”

Gulfstream’s Championship Meet, featuring a record 73 stakes races and $11.61 million in purses, begins Dec. 5 with the $1.1 million Claiming Crown.