Races at Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park Series Runs Jan. 1 to April 5

Hallandale Beach, FL (December 18, 2024) - 1/ST, North America’s preeminent Thoroughbred racing, entertainment and pari-mutuel wagering company, proudly announces a partnership with Fasig-Tipton, one of the premier names in the horse sales industry, as the title sponsor of the highly anticipated Fasig-Tipton 3-Year-Old Filly Series. This collaboration will spotlight the Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) and the Fasig-Tipton Santa Anita Oaks (G2). Both races are pivotal prep events for the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and are expected to draw top talent from across the country.

The Fasig-Tipton 3-Year-Old Filly Series will debut on January 1 at Gulfstream Park with the Fasig-Tipton Cash Run Stakes and will conclude with the Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Park Oaks on Florida Derby Day, March 29. Similarly, the Santa Anita Park segment of the series will start with the Fasig-Tipton Santa Ynez (G3) on January 5 and culminate in the Fasig-Tipton Santa Anita Oaks on April 5.

Part of the 1/ST RACING Tour, the Fasig-Tipton 3-Year-Old Filly Series will add excitement and new opportunities to the Gulfstream Park Championship Meet (November 28 – March 30) and Santa Anita Park’s Classic Meet (December 26 – April 7). The 1/ST RACING Tour is a connected series providing fans with over sixty stakes races, exciting coast-to-coast Pick 5 wagers, handicapping contests, and incentive opportunities for owners and trainers.

“We’re excited to highlight the fillies on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks and Black-Eyed Susan with the support of Fasig-Tipton, a longstanding partner of 1/ST. We look forward to launching this new initiative together,” said Aidan Butler, President, 1/ST

“Fasig-Tipton is proud to partner with 1/ST to sponsor the 3-Year-Old Filly Series at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park on the road to the Kentucky Oaks,” said Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning. “Many of the sport’s top female racehorses have made their first steps towards greatness during these prestigious races. Fasig-Tipton prides itself on having sold many of the great female champions in American racing – at both the beginning of their careers as yearlings and two-year-olds, as well as at the conclusion of their racing days at our marquee November Sale. We are pleased to further our association with top racing females through the sponsorship of these important series coast-to-coast.”

The Fasig-Tipton 3-Year-Old-Filly Series will include televised coverage as part of the 1/ST RACING Tour produced by NBC Sports.

The Fasig-Tipton 3-Year-Old Filly Series features a compelling lineup:

At Gulfstream Park: • Fasig-Tipton Cash Run Stakes (1 mile) – January 1 • Fasig-Tipton Forward Gal (G3) (7 furlongs) – February 1 • Fasig-Tipton Davona Dale (G2) (1 mile) – March 1 • Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) – March 29

At Santa Anita Park: • Fasig-Tipton Santa Ynez (G3) (7 furlongs) – January 5 • Fasig-Tipton Las Virgenes (G3) (1 mile) – February 2 • Fasig-Tipton Santa Ysabel (G3) (1 1/16 miles) – March 2 • Fasig-Tipton Santa Anita Oaks (G2) – April 5

About The Stronach Group and 1/ST

The Stronach Group is a world-class technology, entertainment and real estate development company with Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the core. The Stronach Group's 1/ST business (pronounced "First") is North America's preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company and includes the 1/ST RACING & GAMING, 1/ST CONTENT, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY and 1/ST EXPERIENCE businesses, while advocating for and driving the 1/ST HORSE CARE mission. 1/ST represents The Stronach Group's continued movement toward redefining Thoroughbred racing and the ecosystem that drives it. 1/ST RACING & GAMING drives the best-in-class racing operations and gaming offerings at the company's premier racetracks and training centers including: Santa Anita Park and San Luis Rey Downs (California); Gulfstream Park – home of the Pegasus World Cup and Palm Meadows Thoroughbred Training Center (Florida); the Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park, The Preakness Stakes, Rosecroft Raceway and Bowie Training Center (Maryland). 1/ST CONTENT is the 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 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. 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 racing on and off the track. The Stronach Group's TSG Properties is responsible for the development of the company's live, play and work communities surrounding its racing venues including: The Village at Gulfstream Park (Florida) and Paddock Pointe (Maryland). For more information, visit www.1st.com or follow @1ST_racing on Twitter or @1stracing on Instagram and Facebook.

About Fasig-Tipton

Founded in 1898, Fasig-Tipton Co., Inc. is North America’s oldest Thoroughbred auction house. With its headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, the company conducts live auctions annually in California, Kentucky, Maryland, and New York, as well as digital auctions. Fasig-Tipton has sold 21 Kentucky Derby winners, including Triple Crown winners Seattle Slew and American Pharoah.