Gulfstream Park Opens A Synthetic Course, Joining Turf And Dirt

Miami FL

04 October, 2021

9:49 AM

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CBS Miami October 4, 2021 Emoji Guy was the first horse across Gulfstream Park's newest finish line. Gulfstream's new racing surface made its debut Thursday, and with that, the South Florida track becomes the first in the U.S. to offer races on traditional dirt and turf courses as well as an all-weather synthetic option. The new track surface is called Tapeta, a blend of fine sand and wax-covered rubber fibers, designed to simulate the root structure of turf. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.