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Sunshine Millions Preview added to Gulfstream calendar Gulfstream Park has announced the creation of the Sunshine Millions Preview Day, featuring eight stakes races for Florida-breds with total purses of $1 million. The Sunshine Millions Preview Day will take place for the first time at Gulfstream on November 9 and will serve as a prep for the $1.3 million Sunshine Millions, to be held January 18. The eight races comprising the Sunshine Millions Preview Day are: "We would like to thank the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association (FTBOA) and Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (FHBPA) for working with us to put on another great day of racing," Gulfstream Park President Tim Ritvo said. "We believe the Sunshine Millions Preview Day is another step in strengthening our summer program. We look forward to developing more series like this to showcase Florida-breds and continue making them a prominent part of our program." Earlier this month, Gulfstream announced it would host the Florida Sire Stakes beginning in 2014. The Florida Sire Stakes is a series of six races for two-year-olds sired by nominated Florida stallions. "The Florida breeders and owners are excited to see the creation of a brand new day like this Sunshine Millions Preview Day on the Gulfstream calendar that will feature eight races," said Lonny Powell, CEO of the FTBOA. "It's great for our racing and breeding industry. We thank Gulfstream and the FHBPA for coming together on this day and including our state-breds in such a prominent and lucrative fashion." Kent Stirling, executive director of the FHBPA, said, "The horsemen are happy the newly named Sunshine Millions Preview Day will remain a million-dollar day for Florida-breds." Ten weeks after the Sunshine Millions Preview, Gulfstream will play host to the 12th edition of the Sunshine Millions. The day's races will serve as a precursor to the 43rd annual Eclipse Awards. Thoroughbred racing's awards ceremony will be held for the second consecutive year in Gulfstream's Sport of Kings. Bet Horseracing Free Online at TwinSpires.com
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