Twenty Instagram Accounts to Follow for Florida Derby

One of the best ways to keep up with horse racing is on social media, and what’s better than a bunch of racing photos on your Instagram feed? Read on to find 20 must-follows as South Florida and the entire racing world get ready for the Florida Derby.
1) @gulfstreampark

The official Instagram account for Gulfstream Park, home of the Florida Derby. Gulfstream Park has hosted Thoroughbred racing in Hallandale Beach, Fla. since 1939, and now includes a casino as well as numerous shops and restaurants.
2) @chinophotos

This account is run by Gonzalo Anteliz Jr., a man who can rarely be found without his camera at Gulfstream Park. This is a terrific account to follow for photos of racing in South Florida.
3) @martinibargulf

Martini Bar is part of the Village at Gulfstream Park, and is one of Hallandale’s most popular nightlife destinations.
4) @dailyracingform

The official account for the Daily Racing Form, which is a great place to find pictures of the action at Gulfstream, particularly during the championship meet.
5) @ramirohoss

Ramiro Restrepo is a racehorse owner, fan, and also serves as the South Florida representative for Fasig-Tipton Co. He is one of three young racehorse owners featured monthly in America’s Best Racing’s Inside the Owner’s Box.
6) @gelfensteinfarm

Gelfenstein Farm is actually located in Ocala, Fla., also known as Florida’s horse country. Gelfenstein is also active in racing Thoroughbreds on the South Florida circuit. 
7) @jose_paye_photography

Official account for Jose Paye Photography, which captures horse racing action from around the country. Gulfstream Park racing is the wintertime focus.
8) @thewildcatred

Official account for Thoroughbred racehorse Wildcat Red, who won both the Hutcheson Stakes and Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream in 2014.
9) @limehouse44

Personal account for die-hard racing fan Travis Hembd, who works in the barn of trainer Mike Maker. 
10) @adenagrill

Adena Grill is a new culinary addition to the Village at Gulfstream Park, featuring all-natural foods from farm to fork.
11) @frankeysbar

One of Hallandale’s newest restaurants, Frankey’s Sports Bar is located in the Village at Gulfstream Park and offers the perfect spot to enjoy food and drink while taking in all of the sports and simulcast racing action you could want!
12) @clementstable

Official account for Thoroughbred trainer Christophe Clement’s stable, which is based at Payson Park in Indiantown, Fla. every winter.
13) @grahammotion

Official account for Thoroughbred trainer Graham Motion, who has many horses stabled at Palm Meadows in Boynton Beach, Fla. each winter. 
14) @fasigtipton

Official account for Fasig-Tipton Co., a Thoroughbred auction company that hosted a two-year-olds in training sale at Gulfstream Park earlier this month.
15) @adenasprings

Official account for Adena Springs, which operates Adena Springs South in Williston, Fla.  Many horses from this operation go on to race in the colors of owner Frank Stronach (who also owns Gulfstream Park).
16) @LGSracing

Official account for Let’s Go Stables, who won the Grade 3 W.L. McKnight Handicap with Divine Oath earlier in the Gulfstream Park championship meet and have Daredevil on the Triple Crown trail.
17) @derbeteresa

Personal account of Derbe Glass, who grew up watching her parents ride and is now working to achieve her dream of being a professional jockey!
18) @natafoxx

Instagram account of Natalie Fawkes, which always features some great action shots from Gulfstream Park.
19) @americasbestracing

The perfect Instagram account to follow for horse racing fans both old and new. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #AmericasBestRacing when you’re out at the track!
20) @vinnythegreek12

Instagram account for yours truly, America’s Best Racing’s Miami brand ambassador Vince Mathews, which primarily features photos from Gulfstream Park and other events around town.