Gulfstream Park's charity events on Florida Derby Weekend, including the inaugural Battle of the Apron and Florida Derby Cocktails and Horse Tales, raised more than $50,000 for the Florida Thoroughbred Retirement and Adoptive Care (TRAC).
The Battle of the Apron, featuring chefs from 11 South Florida's restaurants, hosted approximately 200 people Sunday evening, while Cocktails and Horse Tales, held in Gulfstream's walking ring Friday evening, attracted over 150 people. Money was raised through donations and silent auctions that included stallion seasons to Shaman Ghost and Mucho Macho Man.
“We were thrilled to have such successful events which received so much community support,” said trainer and Florida TRAC Vice President Jena Antonucci. “It is so important that we continue to include those outside our industry and teach them about what we do in racing and beyond.”
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