Gulfstream Park's spring meet, which concluded Saturday, set new records for total and average handle despite featuring six fewer days of racing than in the corresponding 2017 meet.
Total handle for the meet was $334 million, up $22 million over a year ago and up $88 million since 2015. Average daily handle was $6.3 million, topping the $6 million mark for the first time since Gulfstream started racing through the end of spring. That number was up over $1 million from 2017 and is $2.1 million higher than it was in 2015.
“We continue building and shaping Florida racing's Spring and Summer meets,” said Bill Badgett, General Manager of Gulfstream Park. “We're building a strong, year-round program with quality racing and full fields, and fans and horsemen are supporting our program. There is still more to do and much more to accomplish as we continue to combine racing with entertainment events. We're looking forward to a wonderful summer at Gulfstream starting with Wednesday's free July 4th celebration and the Florida Sire Stakes.”
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