1/ST: Newly Upgraded Pegasus Filly & Mare Turf (G2) Automatic Qualifier for Goodwood

By David Joseph —-

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Newly Upgraded Pegasus Filly & Mare Turf (G2) Automatic Qualifier for Goodwood

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Continuing to expand its innovative global partnerships, 1/ST Racing announced today that the newly upgraded Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational (G2) at Gulfstream Park Jan. 27 will become an automatic qualifier for the Qatar Nassau Stakes (G1), the highlight of the Aug. 1 Qatar Goodwood Festival in West Sussex, England.

The Pegasus Filly & Mare Turf is part of Gulfstream’s Pegasus World Cup Day presented by Baccarat Jan. 27, featuring seven graded-stakes races including the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) and $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1).

“Goodwood Racecourse is one of the crown jewels in global racing. It’s an honor to work together with Goodwood on growing each of our events and brands at home and abroad,” said Aidan Butler, CEO, 1/ST RACING & GAMING

“Goodwood is thrilled to be partnering with 1/ST on this exciting initiative. This is a great first step in what we hope will be an exciting partnership over the coming years,” said Lord William Gordon Lennox, Director, Goodwood

Earlier this year 1/ST partnered with Royal Ascot in making Gulfstream’s Royal Palm Juvenile and Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies races automatic qualifiers for entry into one of six 2-year-old races during the June Royal Ascot Meeting. Crimson Advocate, winner of the Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies, went on to win the Queen Mary (G2).

1/ST’s partnership with Goodwood, like its partnership with Royal Ascot, will include a $25,000 travel stipend to the winning connections of the Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf.

For tickets and more information on the Pegasus World Cup go to: pegasusworldcup.com

Media Contact:

Dave Joseph, david.joseph@gulfstreampark.com

About The Stronach Group & 1/ST

The Stronach Group is a world-class technology, entertainment and real estate development company with Thoroughbred horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the core. The company’s consumer facing brand 1/ST (pronounced “First”) powers The Stronach Group’s forward-thinking 1/ST RACING & GAMING, 1/ST CONTENT, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, 1/ST EXPERIENCE, and 1/ST PROPERTIES businesses, while advocating for and driving the 1/ST HORSE CARE mission. 1/ST represents The Stronach Group’s continued movement toward redefining Thoroughbred horse racing and the ecosystem that drives it. 1/ST RACING & GAMING drives the best-in-class horse racing operations and gaming offerings at the company’s premier racetracks and training centers including: Santa Anita Park, Golden Gate Fields and San Luis Rey Downs (California); Gulfstream Park – home of the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series, Gulfstream Park West and Palm Meadows Thoroughbred Training Center (Florida); the Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course – home of the legendary Preakness Stakes, Rosecroft Raceway and Bowie Training Center (Maryland). 1/ST CONTENT is operating group for 1/ST’s media and content companies including: Monarch Content Management, Elite, TSG Global Wagering Solutions (GWS) and XBTV. 1/ST TECHNOLOGY is horse racing’s largest racing and gaming technology company offering world-class products via its AmTote, Xpressbet, 1/ST BET, XB SELECT, XB NET, PariMAX and Betmix brands. 1/ST EXPERIENCE blends the worlds of sports, entertainment and hospitality through innovative content development, elevated national and local venue management and hospitality, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and procurement development. 1/ST PROPERTIES is responsible for the development of the company’s live, work and play communities surrounding its racing venues including: The Village at Gulfstream Park (Florida) and Paddock Pointe (Maryland). As the advocate for critical industry reforms and by making meaningful investments into aftercare programs for retired horses and jockeys, 1/ST HORSE CARE represents The Stronach Group’s commitment to achieving the highest level of horse and rider care and safety standards in Thoroughbred horse racing on and off the track. For more information, visit www.1st.com or follow @1ST_racing on Twitter or @1stracing on Instagram and Facebook.