Calder Concludes 2005-2006 Tropical Meet.MIAMI Miami, cities, United States Miami (mīăm`ē, –ə). 1 City (1990 pop. 358,548), seat of Dade co., SE Fla., on Biscayne Bay at the mouth of the Miami River; inc. 1896. GARDENS, Fla. -- Calder Race Course Calder Race Course is a horse racetrack in Miami Gardens, Florida in the United States. History In the mid-1960's, real estate developer Stephen A. Calder envisioned summertime racing in Florida; in 1965, on the advice of Mr. concluded its 34th Tropical Meet on Monday, Jan 2., and - while the quality of the racing offered on track during the meet was once again exceptional - overall attendance and handle were sharply affected by severe weather and its related consequences, most notably Hurricane Wilma Hurricane Wilma was the most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic basin. Exceeding the 21 storms of the 1933 season, Wilma was the twenty-second storm (including the subtropical storm discovered in reanalysis), thirteenth hurricane, sixth major hurricane, and fourth . Wilma, a Category 3 hurricane, struck South Florida on Oct. 24 and caused considerable damage to Calder's stable area, clubhouse facility and infield tote board tote board n. A large, usually electrically operated board that displays changing numerical information, such as betting payoffs or voting results. , as well as to fencing and landscaping around the track property. The damage, coupled with widespread power outages This is a list of famous wide-scale power outages. 1965
Total wagering, including all sources from 55 days of live racing and 22 days of simulcast-only wagering, was $321.79 million compared to $333.08 million one year ago, a decrease of 3.39 percent. Average daily wagering from all sources on all days was $4.18 million, a decline of 12.17 percent from the average of $4.76 million wagered during the 2004-2005 season. In the previous year, the Miami-area track offered 55 days of live racing and 15 days of simulcast-only wagering. Average daily wagering by patrons on-track betting on Calder's live races totaled $400,886 versus an a daily average of $441,781 during the previous year, a decline of 9.26 percent. Total combined handle - which includes on-track, inter-track and interstate wagering on Calder's live racing program - averaged $3.97 million each day compared to an average of $4.37 million a year ago, a drop of 9.13 percent. Average daily on-track attendance for the 2005-2006 Tropical at Calder Meet was 4,122, representing a 6.49-percent decrease from the previous year's average of 4,408. Average attendance on "dark" days - when the track offered full-card simulcasting - was 808, down 3.31 percent from last year's average of 836. Year-over-year comparative wagering and attendance data for the meet is provided on page 3. "This has been one of the toughest years I can recall with Mother Nature handing us one challenge after another," said Calder President Ken Dunn. "Our team was forced to deal with three significant hurricanes this year - Dennis, Katrina and Wilma, the latter of which adversely affected our Tropical Meet. I am still amazed by the tireless efforts of our employees, particularly our maintenance staff, to have Calder up and running after Hurricane Wilma. Thanks to the dedication of our entire team, we were able to reopen for simulcasting in time for our customers to enjoy the Breeders' Cup The Breeders' Cup World Championships is an annual series of Grade I thoroughbred horse races operated by Breeders' Cup Limited, a company formed in 1982 by a consortium of North American racing organizations, led by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association. World Thoroughbred Championships on Oct. 29. "Following Hurricane Wilma - which disrupted business and residential life throughout South Florida for a period of weeks - it was especially important to get our employees and horsemen back to work, race fans back to Calder, and our Tropical Meet back underway. We could not control the weather - only our reaction to the crisis it caused. And I am truly impressed with the way our team pulled together for the sake of our customers." Storms aside, the 2005-2006 Tropical at Calder meet still boasted an impressive stakes schedule that attracted runners from all over the country to match up against the best local talent. The season was again highlighted by specially packaged racing promotions, including The Florida Million and three Grand Slam grand slam n. 1. The winning of all the tricks during the play of one hand in bridge and other whist-derived card games. 2. Sports The winning of all the major or specified events, especially on a professional circuit. events. The first "derby" of the year in the country, the Tropical Park Derby The Tropical Park Derby is a race for thoroughbred horses. It is run on January 1st each year at Calder Race Course. The race is open to three year olds. It is set at a distance of one and one-eighth miles on the turf. The race is the first graded prep race to the Kentucky Derby. (Grade III), was run on New Year's Day New Year's Day, among ancient peoples the first day of the year frequently corresponded to the vernal or autumnal equinox, or to the summer or winter solstice. In the Middle Ages it was celebrated among Christians usually on Mar. 25. and was won by Barbaro, who remains undefeated with that victory. The race for leading trainer of the Tropical meet went to the last day and resulted in Henry Collazo winning his first title with 17 winners, while Eddie Plesa, Jr. finished second in the standings with 16. Bill White, Larry Pilotti and Todd Pletcher Todd Pletcher (born June 26, 1967, Dallas, Texas) is a leading American thoroughbred horse trainer. He won three consecutive Eclipse Awards as outstanding Trainer of the Year, while topping the leader board in purse earnings in 2004, 2005, and 2006. all had 15 winners for the season. Jockey Manoel Cruz was the leading jockey with 68 victories. Jorge Chavez was the second leading rider with 67 wins, while the defending champion defending champion n (SPORT) → defensor/a m/f del título defending champion n (Sport) → champion(ne) en titre , Eddie Castro Eddie Castro (born April 10, 1985) is a Panamanian-born jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. He grew up on a produce farm in Panama where he learned to ride saddle horses. , was third with 54. Charlotte Weber's Live Oak Plantation Live Oak Plantation was used as a name for various plantations in the American south, including:
adj. bon·ni·er, bon·ni·est Scots 1. Physically attractive or appealing; pretty. 2. Excellent. Heath Turf Cup on Florida Million day. Last year's leader, Michael Sherman, tied with Robert Bakerman for second place with eight winners for the season. Though the 2005-2006 Tropical at Calder season is over, full-card simulcasting continues at Calder for the first time during the "off season" with wagering on races from Gulfstream Park Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino is a racetrack and county-approved racino in Hallandale Beach, Florida, in the United States. During its annual meet, which spans January through March, it is one of the most important venues for horse racing in America. and at tracks throughout the country. The 2006 Calder Meet will run from April 25 through Oct. 15. 2005-2006 TROPICAL AT CALDER MEET - COMPARATIVE DATA Total on-track attendance (does not include simulcast-only days or evening attendance) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005/06: 226,709 (55 days) avg. 4,122 Avg. +/- % 2004/05: 242,420 (55 days) avg. 4,408 -6.49 Total on-track handle (Calder program only, no full card simulcasting) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005/06: $22,048,727 avg. $400,886 Avg. +/- % 2004/05: $24,297,975 avg. $441,781 -9.26 Total ITW + ISW handle (Calder program only, no full card simulcasting) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005/06: $196,385,772 avg. $3,570,650 Avg. +/- % 2004/05: $216,075,214 avg. $3,928,640 -9.11 Total combined handle (On-track + ITW + ISW, no full card simulcasting) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005/06: $218,434,499 avg. $3,971,536 Avg. +/- % 2004/05: $240,373,189 avg. $4,370,422 -9.13 Total full card simulcasting handle (on-track + ITW) (does not include simulcast-only days) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005/06: $76,819,303 avg. $1,396,715 Avg. +/- % 2004/05: $78,669,993 avg. $1,430,364 -2.35 Total full card simulcasting handle (on-track + ITW) on simulcast-only days ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005/06: $26,533,630 (22 days) avg. $1,206,074 Avg. +/- % 2004/05: $14,039,619 (15 days) avg. $935,975 +28.86 Total on-track attendance on simulcast-only days ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005/06: 17,782 (22 days) avg. 808 Avg. +/- % 2004/05: 12,539 (15 days) avg. 836 -3.35 GRAND TOTALS (all sources, all days) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005/06: $321,787,432 (77 days) avg. $4,179,058 Avg. +/- % 2004/05: $333,082,801 (70 days) avg. $4,758,326 -12.17 Calder Race Course, located on South Florida's Miami-Dade / Broward county line, offers Thoroughbred horse Thoroughbred horse, breed of light horse more properly known as the English running horse. As its name implies, it was the first pedigreed, or "thoroughbred" horse. racing and wholecard simulcasting during two consecutive meets. The track is home of the Summit of Speed, Juvenile Showcase, Festival of the Sun, Florida Million and Grand Slam series of events. A wholly owned property of Churchill Downs Incorporated Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) is the parent company of Churchill Downs. The company owns several other thoroughbred and standardbred racetracks. History (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CHDN), Calder also operates the Tropical at Calder Meet. In 2006, the Calder Meet runs from April 25 through October 15. Full card simulcasting is offered year-round. Information about Calder Race Course can be found on the Internet at www.calderracecourse.com. |
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