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Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park

America’s Best Racing correspondent Christina Moore covers all you’ll need to know about the world’s riches horse race, as South Florida takes center stage for Gulfstream Park’s $16 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational. Twelve of the finest older horses face off in the second PWCI on Jan. 27, including fan favorites Collected, Gunnevera, West Coast, Breeders Cup Classic winner Gun Runner, and the powerhouse race mare Stellar Wind.

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Del Mar Racetrack taking evacuees from San Luis Rey Lilac Fires

As fires currently rage though California, taking its toll on residents and resources, equines are also in desperate need. The SAN LUIS REY facility received considerable damage. Horses are being temporarily housed at DEL MAR Racetrack. Race fans, spread the word—our racing family needs your help:

#LilacFire The @DMFairgrounds is now open for evacuees through the Stable Gate. Call 858-755-1161. Evacuees are encouraged to bring bedding, feed & horse identification.

— Del Mar Racetrack (@DelMarRacing) December 7, 2017

Get up-to-date on the latest info coming out of San Luis Rey at THE PAULICK REPORT:

Paulick Report: San Rey Luis Fire

 

Pegasus World Cup – $16 Million in Purse Winnings

THE 2017 BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 

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Race fans world-wide are becoming more aware of the devastation in the homelands of our beloved Hipódromo Camarero and Clinton Phipps Racetracks. Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands and most of the Caribbean are facing dire circumstances due to Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The humanitarian need is overwhelming. Many are without food, water, power or reliable shelter. Below are links for the US FEMA and the NATIONAL HORSEMAN organizations explaining steps you can take to assist those in need.

Race fans—together we can ‘ride safe – race strong!’

—A. E. Sabo

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To assist in Hurricane Maria relief efforts :

FEMA: www.fema.gov/how-help-after-hurricane-maria

For horse relief :

THE NATIONAL HORSEMAN: www.thenationalhorseman/mariadisaster/

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 Irma’s force swept Florida leaving no county unturned. OFF THE PACE suspended business as Irma ravaged a course up the west coast. TEAM DIVA understands first hand the effects of Irma’s wrath and is here for race fans from Gulfstream Park (south Florida), to Tampa Bay Downs (central Florida), to Ocala Breeders Sales (north Florida) and beyond. Please use the links provided to help out fellow horseman, cappers and enthusiasts in need. Florida, we will ‘ride safe – race strong!’

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See you all at the finish.

God bless.

—A. E. Sabo

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For temporary housing information:

FEMA: www.fema.gov/news-release/2017/09/11/florida-residents-impacted-hurricane-irma-may-register-fema-assistance

For power restoration using Florida’s largest energy provider:

DUKE ENERGY: www.duke-energy.com

For horse relief:

BROOKE USA: www.brookeusa.org/floridadisaster/

For a majority of Florida resource information, featuring South Florida:

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:  www.fldoe.org/irma/

THE MIAMI FOUNDATION Hurricane Relief Efforts: miamifoundation.org

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Business Assistance: www.dol.gov/general/hurricane-recovery

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