Clasico Internacional del Caribe handle grows at Gulfstream Park

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 to play host to the Clasico Internacional del Caribe since its inception in 1966.

Saturday’s Clasico was highlighted by undefeated Kukulkan winning the $300,000 Clasico del Caribe and Jala Jala, last year’s Clasico winner, becoming the first filly to also win the Copa Confraternidad. The first six stakes races of the 11-race program were for 2-year-olds.

“Once again, the atmosphere surrounding Clasico was incredible,” said Gulfstream General Manager Bill Badgett. “There was such a great energy surrounding the races and the entertainment. We witnessed great performances on the track and saw what incredible and passionate fans this sport has around the world. We look forward to seeing our friends again from the Confederation of Caribbean Racetracks