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Gulfstream Park is a racetrack and county-approved casino in Hallandale Beach, Florida. During its annual meet, which spans December through October, it is one of the most important venues for horse racing in the United States.
Gulfstream Park was opened on Wednesday February 1, 1939 conducting a four-day meeting. The initial meeting had a crowd of 18,000. In 1944, the track was reopened by James Donn, Sr. for a 20-day meeting in December. The Gulfstream Park Handicap was first run in 1946 and the Florida Derby began in 1952. In that year the clubhouse was built and the Grandstand seating was expanded.
In 1952 the clubhouse was erected and a new addition was put on the grandstand. It also marked the first running of the Florida Derby. The following year, the Florida Derby became the first stakes in Florida with a $100,000 purse.
The 1955 Kentucky Derby winner and Horse of the Year Swaps set a then world-record of 1:39 3/5 for a mile and 70 yards while carrying 130 pounds in the Broward Handicap. The following year was just as exciting at Gulfstream when Gen. Duke equaled the world record of 1:46 4/5 in defeating Bold Ruler in the Florida Derby.
In 1959, a new era at Gulfstream began with the opening of its world-acclaimed turf course. In 1961, James Donn Jr. became president of Gulfstream. It also marked the construction of what was then the world's largest tote board.
Following the death of his father, James Donn Jr., Doug Donn was elected Gulfstream Park's president.
In 1961, James Donn Jr. succeeded his father as president of Gulfstream Park. In this year the Clubhouse was enlarged and the then-world's largest totalisator board was installed in the infield. A big break for Gulfstream Park came in 1972, when the track was awarded "middle dates" for a 40-day January through April meet.
In 1980, Hall of Fame rider Angel Cordero Jr. set a meeting record with 60 winners.
In 1982, the Grandstand was renovated with new architecture and in 1984 the renovation of the clubhouse was completed. In 1986, the renovation of the track was completed with the new Gulfdome, a domed dining terrace. In 1989 Gulfstream Park hosted the Breeders Cup for the first time (which it did again in 1992 and 1999).
Gulfstream played host its first Breeders' Cup World Championships in 1989, highlighted by the Classic match-up between Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Sunday Silence and Belmont Stakes winner Easy Goer. Gulfstream would host the Breeders' Cup again in 1992.
In 1990, the track was purchased by Bertram R. Firestone.
Jockey Julie Krone took the jockey's title in 1993 with 98 winners. In 1994, Holy Bull won the Florida Derby while, in 1995, Cigar won the Donn Handicap and Gulfstream Park Handicap on his way to a perfect season. Meanwhile, '95 Florida Derby winner Thunder Gulch would go on to win the Kentucky Derby. Monarchos would repeat Thunder Gulch's feat in 2001.
In 1994, a half interest in the track was sold to Nigashi Nihon.
The track was purchased by Magna Entertainment Corporation, in 1999 for $95 million. In 2010, the ownership of the track was taken over by Magna parent MI Developments Inc. (MID). The track is currently owned by The Stronach Group since July 3, 2011.
Hal's Hope, winner of the 2000 Florida Derby, would return in 2002 to win the Gulfstream Park Handicap. The 2002 season was also highlighted by the first running of the popular Sunshine Millions, pitting Florida-breds vs. California-breds for purses totaling $3.6 million. Palm Meadows, Gulfstream's state-of-the-art training facility in Palm Beach County, was opened on Nov. 29, 2002.
Trainer Todd Pletcher started his unprecedented run of nine consecutive training titles in 2004.
The track began a $130 million renovation of the grandstand and clubhouse in 2004 and slot machines were approved for the track in 2004. It now hosts all of the races in the series of races known as the Sunshine Millions. The series now consists of the:
Sunshine Millions Classic
Sunshine Millions Turf Stakes
Sunshine Millions Distaff
Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf
Sunshine Millions Sprint
In 2006, Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey rode his last race aboard Silver Tree in the Sunshine Millions and the great Barbaro would win the Florida Derby before making headlines with his victory in the Kentucky Derby.
The renovation, first effective for the 2006 spring meeting, was heavily criticized by racegoers and commentators, who felt that the new racino laid its emphasis entirely on the casino part, destroying the racetrack's atmosphere.
In June, 2011, Tim Ritvo was named President and General Manager of Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino. He was a prominent jockey and racing official at Suffolk Downs in the 1980s before establishing himself in the 1990s as a leading Florida trainer. Ritvo has also served as Vice President and Director of the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association.
In April, 2012, Javier Castellano, who collected his first Gulfstream title by riding a record 112 winners, scored his 3000th career success aboard Virtuously on Feb. 24 and Todd Pletcher, who claimed an unprecedented ninth consecutive training title at Gulfstream with 72 trips to the winner's circle, recorded his 3,000 career victory when he saddled Spring Hill Farm for a winning performance on Feb. 11.
In 2012, Stronach Group named Tim Ritvo, Chief Operating Officer of its Racing Division.
March 2, 2020 Tim Ritvo stepped down as COO of Stronach Group operated tracks, which include the troubled Santa Anita racetrack in California. He left to “pursue other opportunities.”
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Between the Exe Estuary and Exeter Ship Canal, Devon, England, on a beautiful sunny afternoon, albeit typically with a southerly wind off the estuary.
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As the days went on the invasion of the foreigners became more and more apparent.
Kai and Kaze decided to walk the streets to attempt to protect the locals from the wrath and greed that the foreigners were raining down on those less fortunate daily.
As they exited the shop they found exactly what they were looking for. Demon Dodge, Evil Emil, and Fleetin' Ethan were all three ready for them.
Quickly they nodded to one another and Kaze took off at a run. He leaped into the air as he was trained to do, his legs taking on the crane formation. His face was determined, angry even. With his youth, it was normal for him to be a hothead, but in times like this, it wasn't a bad thing. His anger would fuel him.
Kai on the other hand took a protective stance, his eyes hard, cold, and calculating. He'd get the two that were left, his sword sliced the air with a speed that was unmatched by his opponents.
Demon Dodge's eyes blazed with determination, his blades at the ready in a stance that was typical to those that were not of this place.
Evil Emil, known to be the most twisted of them, had a look on his face of sheer glee at the blood fray that was about to ensue. It was known that he took delight in others' pain and even their deaths.
All that Kai could think is, "they do not belong" as he struck out finally at his enemy. His heritage, his training, his composure was second to none of his age, his eyes shone black in the night, colorless during the day. Only this time, they were cold as black ice running down your spine.
The battle would begin, but where would it end?
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As the days went on the invasion of the foreigners became more and more apparent.
Kai and Kaze decided to walk the streets to attempt to protect the locals from the wrath and greed that the foreigners were raining down on those less fortunate daily.
As they exited the shop they found exactly what they were looking for. Demon Dodge, Evil Emil and Fleetin' Ethan were all three ready for them.
Quickly they nodded to one another and Kaze took off at a run. He leapt into the air as he was trained to do, his legs taking on the crane formation. His face was determined, angry even. With his youth it was normal for him to be a hothead, but in times like this it wasn't a bad thing. His anger would fuel him.
Kai on the other hand took a protective stance, his eyes hard, cold and calculating. He'd get the two that were left, his sword sliced the air with a speed that was unmatched by his opponents.
Demon Dodge's eyes blazed with determination, his blades at the ready in a stance that was typical to those that were not of this place.
Evil Emil, known to be the most twisted of them, had a look on his face of sheer glee at the blood fray that was about to ensue. It was known that he took delight in others pain and even their deaths.
All that Kai could think is, "they do not belong" as he struck out finally at his enemy. HIs heritage, his training, his composure was second to none of his age, his eyes shone black in the night, colorless during the day. Only this time, they were cold as a black ice running down your spine.
The battle would begin, but where would it end?
This Sulphur-crested Cockatoo was not at all happy to find a Brush-tail Possum with joey hanging around near its nesting hollow. Shortly after this, the cocky gave Mother Possum a head butt on the backside, which caused quite a ruckus!
Grafarkirkja is the oldest turf church in Iceland. Parts of the church dates back to the 17th century but the oldest account of the church dates back to 1240 and can be found in Sturlungasaga. Only a handful of turf churches can still be found around Iceland.
Between the Exe Estuary and the locks at the start of the Exeter Ship Canal, Devon, England.
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Turf Fen Mill, Norfolk.
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Near Skógafoss in the village of Skógar, southern Iceland.
The bedroom dates from 1838, storehouse from 1830, pantry from about 1850, kitchen from about 1880, baðstofa (communal room where the household slept, ate and worked) from 1895, parlour from 1896, cattle shed from about 1880, smithy from about 1950.
Nature and wildlife meets the city, concrete and people.
People are sometimes astounded to see wildlife in urban areas, however, animals and birds have always lived in the areas where we built our cities. My friend Delbert Charging Crow, carved a beautiful stone spirit fox for me and taught me a beautiful Lakota prayer. The prayer ends with the Lakota words; "Mitakuye Oyasin", "We are all related "
Alias: Surf
Name: Dylan Cove
Gender: Male
Allegiance: Villain
Team Affiliation: N/A
Backstory: Dylan felt most at home when he's out in the sea, on his board. There's this connection there, more than he truly realized. He would end up joining a class, as he wanted to become a better surfer. It was there he met Chase Atlantic, who would later become a good friend of his. As time went on, Dylan would learn about his connection to the sea, and how he could control it in ways he never thought he could. He uses his abilities mostly as a way to gain popularity, allowing him to do some crazy tricks. He graduated from high school soon after, and was looking for a way to make quick easy money, as he wanted to set up his own surfboard shop. This is where he would end up becoming a criminal. It was during one of his first heists, where he would meet Angus Alexander, who would later be called Turf. They figured it would be better for them to team up, as there's strength in numbers. They aren't the most coordinate bunch though, as their clashing personalities often get in the way of the job, which leads to them getting caught. Dylan also likes to push Angus' buttons with his power, as Angus has a fear of water.
Alias: Turf
Name: Angus Alexander
Gender: Male
Allegiance: Villain
Team Affiliation: N/A
Backstory: While Dylan felt connected to the sea, Angus was more connected to the earth. During his childhood, he lost both of his parents in a boating accident. Due to this, Angus would develop a fear for water. Later, he would learn that it wasn't an accident like it was claimed to be. Full of anger, Angus would search for the ones responsible. It led to him pulling off heists for bad people, so that in return, he would be given information about the people who killed his parents. Him being able to manipulate the earth around him comes in handy while on the job, as it provides offence, as well as defensive capabilities. On one his most recent heists, he came across Dylan. When they decided to team up, they became the famous duo known as Surf n Turf. Well at least in Dylan's mind they were famous. Angus gets annoyed with Dylan's carefree attitude, which leads to conflict between the two. He also doesn't like Dylan's pranks, as it often reminds him of bad memories, which he would rather forget.
Status: The two are still wreaking havoc as part of Natural Disaster.
Sunset at Turf Fen, I seem to end up at Turf Fen or Thurne for sunset, cant wait till my favourite spot at Horsey is re-opened