ALBANY, CALIF. – The 32-day Golden Gate Fields Fall Meet will begin Thursday, with racing conducted four days a week through Dec. 11.

Regular post time will be 12:45 p.m. every race day with three exceptions: 12:05 p.m. on Nov. 4 (Breeders’ Cup Day 1), 11:40 a.m. on Nov. 5 (Breeders’ Cup Day 2), and 11:15 a.m. on Nov. 24 (Thanksgiving).

Golden Gate will conduct eight stakes races during the Fall Meet, topped by the Grade 3, $100,000 Berkeley Handicap on Nov. 26. The race will be contested at a 1 1/16 miles for 3-year-olds and up.

The road to the El Camino Real Derby, Golden Gate’s primary Triple Crown prep race, will begin on Nov. 12 with the $50,000 Golden Nugget, a six-furlong event for 2-year-olds. The juveniles will then have the chance to stretch out Dec. 3 when Golden Gate presents the $75,000 Gold Rush at one mile.

There are two stakes for 2-year-old fillies: the $75,000 Pike Place Dancer at one mile on the turf Oct. 29 and the $50,000 Golden Gate Debutante at six furlongs Nov. 25.

General and Clubhouse admission are $6 and $10, respectively. Turf Club admission is $12 on Thursdays and Fridays and $15 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Frequent admission discounts and lower pre-paid rates are available to THOROUGHBREDS club members. Every Friday is Senior Friday, with free clubhouse admission offered to THOROUGHBREDS club members 62 years and older. The popular Dollar Day is held every Sunday, with Golden Gate offering $1 general admission, $1 general parking, $1 programs, $1 beers, $1 sodas, and $1 hot dogs.

The races will be called by veteran announcer, Frank Mirahmadi, when fall racing begins. The affable announcer, known for his superb race calling and witty impersonations, brings over 20 years of professional experience to the bayside oval.

On Nov. 6, Golden Gate Fields will conduct a toy drive in conjunction with Toys for Tots. Patrons who bring a new, unwrapped toy will receive a coupon for free Clubhouse admission. Coupons also will be given to those who make a cash donation equal to or greater than the cost of Clubhouse admission ($10).

The Fall Meet racing/post time schedule
Week 1 (Oct. 20-23): Thursday 12:45 p.m., Friday 12:45 p.m., Saturday 12:45 p.m., Sunday 12:45 p.m.
Week 2 (Oct. 27-Oct. 30): Thursday 12:45 p.m., Friday 12:45 p.m., Saturday 12:45 a.m., Sunday 12:45 p.m.
Week 3 (Nov. 3-6): Thursday 12:45 p.m., Friday 12:05 p.m., Saturday 11:40 p.m., Sunday 12:45 p.m.
Week 4 (Nov. 10-13): Thursday 12:45 p.m., Friday 12:45 p.m., Saturday 12:45 p.m., Sunday 12:45 p.m.
Week 5 (Nov. 17-20): Thursday 12:45 p.m., Friday 12:45 p.m., Saturday 12:45 p.m., Sunday 12:45 p.m.
Week 6 (Nov. 24-27): Thursday 11:15 a.m., Friday 12:45 p.m., Saturday 12:45 p.m., Sunday 12:45 p.m.
Week 7 (Dec. 1-4): Thursday 12:45 p.m., Friday 12:45 p.m., Saturday 12:45 p.m., Sunday 12:45 p.m.
Week 8 (Dec. 8-Dec. 11): Thursday 12:45 p.m., Friday 12:45 p.m., Saturday 12:45 p.m., Sunday 12:45 p.m.

The Stronach Group Releases The First Block of Tickets to
The Pegasus World Cup Invitational

Hallandale Beach, Florida – October 13, 2016 – The Stronach Group announced today the first blocks of tickets to The Pegasus World Cup Invitational are now available. The Pegasus World Cup Invitational, the world’s richest thoroughbred race, will be contested on Saturday, January 28th, 2017 at The Stronach Group’s premier destination, Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida.

Be part of history and reserve your place now! Tickets for
The Pegasus World Cup Invitational available for purchase online at http://www.pegasusworldcup.com/. Tickets can also be purchased at Gulfstream Park, 11:00am-5:00pm EST on live-race days.

The inaugural running of this industry-leading thoroughbred invitational exemplifies The Stronach Group’s commitment to modernizing and elevating the sport of horse racing for the next generation of fans, while providing lucrative opportunities for thoroughbred owners.

Tickets are available for purchase now and range from $100 to $765+ USD per person. Venues offer something for everyone, from exciting views of the dash to the finish at the trackside bar, to luxurious VIP experiences and suites.

The innovative Pegasus World Cup Invitational is the first event of its kind in horse racing. Twelve stakeholders have each put up $1 million USD for a spot at the starting gate and will compete with the best horses in the world. The winner will earn a world-record $7 million USD.

The Pegasus World Cup Invitational will be broadcast live on NBC from 4:30pm-6:00pm EST on Saturday, January 28th, 2017 and will be simulcast worldwide in partnership with Henry Birtles Associates.

Wagering on The Pegasus World Cup Invitational can be done at Xpressbet.com, the official wagering platform of The Pegasus World Cup Invitational.

Keep up with The Pegasus World Cup Invitational on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @pegasusworldcup.

This is the future of horse racing. Watch. Wager. Witness.

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Gulfstream Park
Since 1939, Gulfstream Park has been one of the most important venues for horse racing in the country. Some of the world’s top thoroughbred contenders pass through Gulfstream Park with their eye on Triple Crown glory. Gulfstream Park is located at 901 South Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, Florida, just two miles east of I-95 and is open seven days a week. Ideally located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami International Airports and just one mile from the Atlantic Ocean, this vast entertainment destination offers up countless things to do. In addition to thoroughbred racing, Gulfstream Park offers over 800 Vegas-style slot machines and South Florida’s finest poker room with over 20 live action tables. Please visit http://www.gulfstreampark.com/ for more.

The Stronach Group
The Stronach Group (TSG) is an industry leader in world-class horse racing, entertainment and pari-mutuel wagering technology. Within our portfolio of racing and gaming businesses, TSG holds some of the greatest brands in the industry including; Santa Anita Park, “The Great Race Place”; Pimlico Race Course, home of the legendary Preakness Stakes®; Gulfstream Park, one of Florida’s newest entertainment destination centers featuring a casino and outdoor retail village; Laurel Park; Golden Gate Fields; and Portland Meadows; and also includes industry leading pari-mutuel technology subsidiaries AmTote and Xpressbet. For more on The Stronach Group, visit http://www.stronachgroup.com/.

For information on The Pegasus World Cup Invitational or The Stronach Group please contact:
Lauren Gnazzo, The Gnazzo Group
412-916-2031
lauren@gnazzogroup.com

For information on Gulfstream Park please contact:
Dave Joseph, Vice President Communications
954-658-7156
David.joseph@gulfstreampark.com

Veteran race caller, Frank Mirahmadi, will be the full-time track announcer at Golden Gate Fields when fall racing begins on October 20. The affable announcer, known for his superb race calling and witty impersonations, brings over 20 years of professional experience to the bayside oval.

The 48-year-old Los Angeles native will purchase his one-way ticket to Golden Gate Fields after completing the current season at Monmouth Park in New Jersey. Mirahmadi’s first day at Golden Gate Fields will be on his 49th birthday.

“Golden Gate Fields is one of the most beautiful racing venues in the country and I’m excited to come back and announce the races there,” said Mirahmadi. “I can’t wait to celebrate my birthday doing a job that I love at a place as special as Golden Gate Fields.”

Mirahmadi’s career began when he called his first race at Hollywood Park on December 24, 1992. His first full-time announcing job was at Hialeah Park, in Florida where he called from 1996 until the historic track shuttered its doors to Thoroughbred racing in 2001.  His career has taken him to the rooftops of Louisiana Downs, Oaklawn Park, Santa Anita Park, and the Northern California circuit, where he called at Golden Gate Fields during the spring of 2016.

“We are delighted to have Frank back in the announcer’s booth at Golden Gate Fields. He is undoubtedly one of the best race callers in the country, and we are very fortunate to have him calling our races,” said Joe Morris, senior vice president of west coast operations for The Stronach Group.

Mirahmadi will be replacing Angela Hermann at Golden Gate Fields, who recently accepted her dream job as a paddock analyst at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Hermann will make her debut in Southern California on September 30, when The Great Race Place opens for its annual autumn meet.

Live racing resumes at Golden Gate Fields October 20 and runs through December 11. For more track announcements and updates follow Golden Gate Fields on twitter at @ggfracing or online at www.goldengatefields.com.

NBC Sports Group, the Home of Horse Racing, Adds another Premium Property to Portfolio Which Features Exclusive Triple Crown & Breeders’ Cup Rights and Newly-Added Royal Ascot

NBC Partners with The Stronach Group For The Pegasus World Cup Invitational

NBC’s Live Coverage of Pegasus World Cup Invitational Will Be Streamed on NBCSports.com & the NBC Sports app

STAMFORD, Conn. – SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 – NBC Sports Group has reached an agreement with The Stronach Group for exclusive United States media rights to the inaugural running of the $12 Million USD Pegasus World Cup Invitational. The world’s richest thoroughbred race will be contested on January 28, 2017 at The Stronach Group’s premier destination, Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida.

The inaugural running of this industry leading thoroughbred invitational is the vision of The Stronach Group founder, Frank Stronach, and exemplifies The Stronach Group’s commitment to modernizing and elevating the sport of horse racing for the next generation of fans, while providing lucrative opportunities for thoroughbred owners.

NBC will air a live 90-minute telecast from Gulfstream Park on Saturday, January 28, 2017. All coverage will be streamed live on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app – NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs. Powered by Playmaker Media, the NBC Sports app is available on Apple iOS, Android and select Samsung devices, as well as on Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Win10, and Xbox.

As the home of horse racing, NBC Sports Group’s presentation of The Pegasus World Cup Invitational will complement its exclusive, long-term media agreements for all of the Triple Crown races – Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes – the Breeders’ Cup, and the newly-acquired Royal Ascot.

“We are excited to work with The Stronach Group to present such a unique and lucrative race as we continue to present the best horse racing in the world,” said Jon Miller, President of Programming for NBC Sports and NBCSN.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with NBC to bring the world’s richest thoroughbred horse race to audiences across The United States. The Stronach Group is committed to modernizing and elevating the sport of thoroughbred horse racing for the next generation of fans, while providing a deeper experience to our existing fans and racing enthusiasts with exciting new events like The Pegasus World Cup Invitational.” said Belinda Stronach, Chairman & President, The Stronach Group.

The innovative Pegasus World Cup Invitational, to be contested at 1 1/8 miles on the dirt, is restricted to 12 horses and is the first event of its kind in horse racing. Twelve owners have reserved a spot in the starting gate for $1 million USD. They can race, lease, share a starter, or sell their place in the gate. The owners will share equally in the net income from betting, media rights and sponsorships. The winner of the race will earn a world-record $7 million USD.

Wagering on The Pegasus World Cup Invitational can be done through Xpressbet.com.

NBC SPORTS GROUP AND HORSE RACING: NBC Sports Group is the exclusive home to the most important and prestigious events in horse racing, including the Triple Crown, the Breeders’ Cup, and beginning in 2017 the Royal Ascot. NBC has been the exclusive home of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes since 2001, and the Belmont Stakes since 2011, when NBC Sports Group reassembled the Triple Crown. NBC Sports’ coverage of 2016 Kentucky Derby averaged 15.5 million viewers – marking the fourth consecutive year the “Run for the Roses” has topped 15 million viewers on NBC. NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2016 Preakness Stakes averaged 9.4 million viewers, up 6% from Triple Crown-winner American Pharoah’s first-place finish at Pimlico last year (8.9 million viewers), and the third time in four years that its Preakness Stakes audience topped 9 million viewers.

AWARDS FOR NBC’S HORSE RACING COVERAGE: NBC Sports Group’s coverage of American Pharoah’s historic Triple Crown run in 2015 earned two Sports Emmys: Outstanding Camera Work for the entire Triple Crown series, and Outstanding Open/Tease for the 141st Kentucky Derby, narrated by Ashley Judd. Since its involvement in the Triple Crown, NBC Sports Group has been honored with 16 Eclipse Awards for its thoroughbred racing coverage including the award for Television – Live Program for the 2015 Belmont Stakes, 2014 Breeders’ Cup Classic and the 2013 Kentucky Derby. NBC Sports Group’s previous wins in that category include: Preakness (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008), Kentucky Derby (2007, 2012), Belmont (2004) and Breeder’s Cup (2001). Additionally, NBC Sports Group has won four Eclipse Awards in the features category: “California Chrome: The Unlikely Champion,” which was televised on NBCSN in June 2014, a 2002 feature on War Emblem (Preakness broadcast), a 2005 feature on Afleet Alex (Kentucky Derby broadcast) and a 2009 feature on Mine That Bird (Preakness broadcast).

THE STRONACH GROUP: The Stronach Group (TSG) is an industry leader in world-class horse racing, entertainment and pari-mutuel wagering technology. Within its portfolio of racing and gaming businesses, TSG holds some of the greatest brands in the industry including; Santa Anita Park, “The Great Race Place”; Pimlico Race Course, home of the legendary Preakness Stakes®; Gulfstream Park, one of Florida’s newest entertainment destination centers featuring a casino and outdoor retail village; Laurel Park; Golden Gate Fields; and Portland Meadows; and also includes industry leading pari-mutuel technology subsidiaries AmTote and Xpressbet. For more on The Stronach Group, visit www.thestronachgroup.com.

-NBC SPORTS GROUP-

On closing day, offering mandatory payouts, a single winning ticket for the 20¢ Golden Pick 6 paid $249,999.48 at Golden Gate Fields. The number of live-ticket holders was dramatically reduced in Race 6 when Baruch, a 40-1 longshot, trained and owned by Sergio Perez, dueled hard for an upset win. The winning ticket was purchased through the Hunt Valley, Maryland hub.  In addition to the large Pick 6 payout, the 50¢ Late Pick 4 also paid $16,766.50. 

Handicappers were tasked with a difficult pick 6 sequence, which featured an average field size of 10.3 runners per race totaling 62 horses to close out the last six races of the meet.

Racing will resume at Golden Gate Fields for the fall meet on October 20 and run through December 11. For racing news and highlights, fans may follow Golden Gate Fields on twitter @GGFRacing and online at www.goldengatefields.com

 

Live racing returns to Golden Gate Fields October 20 – December 11. Regular post time will be at 12:45pm. Special post times will be announced for Thanksgiving Day and both Breeders’ Cup Championship days.

 

Berkeley, CA: September 17, 2016 – Closing Day of the summer meet is Sunday, September 18 at Golden Gate Fields, which means horseplayers can take advantage of the mandatory payouts offered for the Pick 5, Super High 5 and the 20¢ Golden Pick 6.

The card will offer nine competitive races, beginning at 1:45pm PT, along with a large Golden Pick 6 jackpot of $79,914. The Golden Pick 6 will begin on Race 4 at approximately 3:15pm PT, with half of the races scheduled for the turf course.

In addition to mandatory payouts, Golden Gate Fields will offer a guaranteed $100,000 Late Pick 4 pool, which begins on Race 6 at approximately 4:15pm PT.

Following tomorrow’s card, racing will resume at Golden Gate Fields for the fall meet on October 20 and run through December 11.

For racing news and highlights, fans may follow Golden Gate Fields on twitter @GGFRacing and online at www.goldengatefields.com

Berkeley, CA: September 14, 2016 – The Late Pick 4 pool at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18 is guaranteed to hit at least $100,000.

The Late Pick 4 at Golden Gate just takes 50¢ to play and involves the final four races on the card.

Horseplayers should also note that there will be mandatory payouts offered on Closing Day, Sunday, September 18 for the Pick 5, Super High 5, and the 20¢ Golden Pick 6.

First post each race day is at 1:45 p.m. PT.

Berkeley, CA: September 12, 2016 – The jackpot for the 20¢ Golden Pick 6 is now $61,928 heading into the final week of the summer meet at Golden Gate Fields.

Racing will resume on Thursday, September 15 at 1:45 p.m. and run through Closing Day on Sunday, September 18.

Horseplayers will want to circle September 18 on their calendars because there will be mandatory payouts offered at Golden Gate Fields for the Pick 5, Super High 5, and the 20¢ Golden Pick 6.