Gulfstream Park has reached an agreement with the Florida Thoroughbered Breeders and Owners Association and the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association that will assure $2.5 million in purse money for registered Florida breds in 2018, $1 million of which is being earmarked for overnight races both at Gulfstream and during the fall at Gulfstream Park West.

The pact not only secures the 37th running of the $1.5 million Florida Sire Stakes, the 3 race series for 2-year-old Florida breds by nominated stallions, but also includes a $10,000 bonus for horses registered in Florida running in seclect "open company" overnight races for 2-year-olds at Gulfstream Park in the summer; A $10,000 bonus for 3-year-old and up registered in Florida running in select "open company" overnight races during the fall; and $10,000 in additional purse money in select restricted races for Florida breds throughout the year.

           "We're moving in an exciting direction with this agreement," said P.J. Campo, Vice President of Racing for Gulfstream Park and The Stronach Group. "While we've always supported the Florida Sire Stakes and Florida stakes program, this agreement is the first to really extend that support to overnight races. We believe by doing this, it will encourage more participation by breeders and owners to breed and race in Florida year round"

            Lonny Powell, CEO of the FTBOA, said "for multiple reasons this agreement for 2018 is a winning deal for the horse owners, track, breeders, wagering public and the entire Florida Thoroughbred industry."