Caribbean Classic Archives

Stars Winning, Betting Boost Highlight ‘Incredible’ Atmosphere At Clásico Del Caribe

December 8, 2018
Import News
All Tracks, Gulfstream Park, Los Alamitos

Total handle on the Clasico Internacional del Caribe program at Gulfstream Park Saturday was $9.617 million, surpassing last year’s $8.822 million total handle by 9 percent. Gulfstream became the first pari-mutuel facility outside Latin America or the Caribbean last year…

Clásico del Caribe: Summers Back With El Kurdo, Recent 22-Length Winner

December 7, 2018
Import News
All Tracks, Gulfstream Park, Los Alamitos

Stud David Y Daniel’s El Kurdo, second in the Copa Invitacional during last year’s Clasico Internacional del Caribe program, will have a chance to reverse that finish Saturday at Gulfstream. A 7-year-old son of Giacomo, El Kurdo enters the 1…

Irad Ortiz Primed For Another Big Day At Clásico Del Caribe

December 7, 2018
Import News
All Tracks, Gulfstream Park, Los Alamitos

Irad Ortiz Jr. has amassed a worldwide fan base while establishing himself as an elite jockey since arriving to the U.S. from Puerto Rico in 2011, but the 26-year-old rider’s talent and success have never been more vocally celebrated than…

The Friday Show: Passing Or Failing Grades?

December 6, 2018
Import News
All Tracks, Gulfstream Park, Los Alamitos

Each year, the American Graded Stakes Committee reevaluates the grading system for the highest level races in the U.S., downgrading some from Grade 1 or Grade 2 and upgrading others from Grade 2 or 3. It’s an annual decision that…

Clásico Del Caribe News Minute: What’s The Story?

December 6, 2018
Import News
All Tracks, Gulfstream Park, Los Alamitos

With the Caribbean Classic event being held at Gulfstream Park for the second consecutive year, there are some storylines developing that make the event easier to follow for U.S. racing fans. In today’s edition of the Clásico del Caribe News…

Clásico Del Caribe News Minute: A Perfect ‘Solution’

December 5, 2018
Import News
All Tracks, Los Alamitos

The confederation that oversees horse racing in Caribbean countries entered a fortuitous alliance with the Stronach Group several years ago. That partnership later produced an answer to some difficult questions for the Confederacion Hípica del Caribe. Learn more about that…