changes to gulfstream stakes

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Ummmm, they added four stakes restricted to Florida Breds to supplement the already bloated ( from a purse standpoint ) Sunshine Millions card. Those purses were the ones that should have been reduced first. Regardless, they cut the purse to save themselves money, not that I blame them, but let's not act like it is merely a redistribution.

However, this was the quote from the article that I really enjoyed.....“Horse racing’s appeal is strong with women and we want Sundays to be special not only in terms of the racing product but also in terms of the various attractions Gulfstream offers,” Murphy said.

I may be wrong but doesnt Stronach put alot of the money up for the Sunshine millions and it is not counted towards the usual stakes versus overnight percentages? And I believe that alot of the money for the FL bred stakes comes from the FL breeders program. They didnt specifically say that the cut from the FL Derby is going to create the other races.

Sundays are conditioned claiming day at GP. Or is that every other day but Saturday? i do like the Friday stakes races.