Lambholm South to Sponsor Holy Bull Stakes
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Gulfstream Park announced a multi-year partnership in which Lambholm South will become title sponsor of the $400,000 Holy Bull (gr. II), to be run Saturday, Jan. 24.
The Lambholm South Holy Bull is a Triple Crown prep race and steppingstone to Gulfstream's Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth (gr. II) and $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I).
Among the major horses that have participated in the Holy Bull have been Florida Derby and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Barbaro, Florida Derby winners Harlan's Holiday, Scat Daddy , Hal's Hope, and High Fly, Kentucky Derby winner Go for Gin, Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Editor's Note, Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man , and grade I winners Itsmyluckyday, Wicked Strong, and Jackson Bend.
Founded by sportsman and financier Jack Dreyfus and operated by him for more than four decades under the Hobeau Farm banner, Lambholm South is owned by Roy S. Lerman.
"We are pleased and proud to partner with Gulfstream Park in becoming title sponsor of the prestigious Lambholm South Holy Bull," said Lerman. "Gulfstream is one of the world's leaders in Thoroughbred racing, and many of Lambholm South's graduates have raced and enjoyed great success at Gulfstream Park."
"We're delighted to partner with Lambholm South and Mr. Lerman, who has been involved in Thoroughbred racing for more than 35 years and who believes like we do in the growth of the Thoroughbred industry," said P.J. Campo, vice president of racing for Gulfstream Park and The Stronach Group.
The Lambholm South Holy Bull will be one of five stakes races run on Saturday, Jan. 24. Also on the card are the $200,000 Forward Gal (gr. II), $150,000 Hutcheson (gr. III), $100,000 Sweetest Chant, and $100,000 Kitten's Joy.