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Santa Anita Named Host of 2023 Breeders’ Cup

Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, will host the 2023 Breeders' Cup World Championships for a record 11th time. The 40th renewal of the Breeders' Cup will take place Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4, 2023.

“Santa Anita Park is an integral part of Breeders' Cup history and is the perfect venue for our landmark 40th running,” said Drew Fleming, Breeders' Cup President and CEO. “Since our founders conceived this season-ending championship four decades ago, the Breeders' Cup has consistently been one of the leading global events in Thoroughbred racing. Santa Anita's outstanding reputation and scenic venue provide us with the ideal setting to continue to grow our audience by combining the best that racing, hospitality, and entertainment have to offer.”

Added Craig Fravel, CEO of 1/ST RACING and a former CEO of the Breeders' Cup, added: “1/ST RACING is delighted to welcome back the Breeders' Cup to Santa Anita Park for the special 40th running of these extraordinary World Championships. 1/ST RACING looks forward to showcasing Santa Anita Park for a record 11th time as California's premier racing venue committed to delivering the best backdrop for world-class racing, entertainment and hospitality, and to being part of the unique excitement that comes with the Breeders' Cup.”

Based on a 2017 study, Breeders' Cup officials expect the 2023 event to have a near $100-million economic impact on Southern California. Previous runnings of the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita have consistently set the standard for both wagering and attendance figures. The 2016 event was witnessed by a record 118,484 fans, while handle for the 2019 renewal was a record $175 million.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Breeders' Cup back to Santa Anita Park for a record 11th time next November,” said Kathryn Schloessman, President & CEO, Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission. “This signature event will once again deliver a memorable experience for guests and significant economic impact for the greater Los Angeles region.”

To sign up for ticketing and other information pertaining to the 2023 Breeders' Cup, click here.

The 2022 Breeders' Cup will be run at Keeneland Race Course Nov. 4 and 5.

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Gregg Colvin Named CEO Of 1/ST Content

1/ST Content, the innovative operating group for 1/ST's media and content companies, announced the appointment of senior media executive Gregg Colvin as chief executive officer.

As CEO of 1/ST Content, Gregg Colvin will work with chief operating officer Jason Wilson to further develop and support the ongoing transformation of the 1/ST Content brands into a modern and cohesive entity to attract and retain a new group of consumers.

Colvin will collaborate with Craig Fravel, Aidan Butler and the 1/ST Racing team along with Paul Williams and the 1/ST Technology team on an integrated strategy to produce and deliver new content offerings, enhanced quality of production and new simulcast distribution platforms for the company's Thoroughbred horse racing and wagering products while continuing to build competitive platforms to service customers in dynamic new ways.

“Gregg Colvin's announcement as chief executive officer of the 1/ST Content group reflects our company's on-going commitment to build forward-thinking, innovative and successful sports-anchored digital, wagering, media and entertainment companies,” said Belinda Stronach, chairman, chief executive officer and president, 1/ST. “Gregg's passion for entrepreneurship, media, commerce and technology, along with his wealth of experience in managing day-to-day operations for billion-dollar media companies and directing media strategy for Fortune 100 companies, will bring deep expertise to strengthen our content offerings as we solidify our position as North America's premier Thoroughbred horse racing content company.”

Colvin is a respected senior media executive who has served in leadership roles at leading global companies such as Fox and Universal McCann. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of 421 Media, an innovative social media firm that owns and operates hundreds of channels across Instagram and TikTok with a global audience of more than 275 million viewers. Colvin has executed ground-breaking streaming deals and led omni-channel innovations for consumer-focused brands like Sony and Fox.

Aidan Butler, who previously served as president of the 1/ST Content business unit, will continue to be involved to drive and support the synchronization and alignment of the company's horse racing and content platforms in collaboration with Colvin.

“To have Gregg, a seasoned and accomplished media executive who shares our vision for growth and innovation, as part of the 1/ST team is a huge advantage,” said Aidan Butler, chief operating officer, 1/ST Racing. “I see significant opportunities ahead and look forward to working closely with Gregg and the 1/ST Content team to reenergize our existing Thoroughbred horse racing platforms and develop the content assets of the future.”

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“I am thrilled to work with Belinda Stronach, Aidan Butler and the entire 1/ST team to establish the 1/ST Content division as the future of content platforms for Thoroughbred horse racing,” said Colvin. “This amazing team shares my passion for innovation; I'm excited to build on the company's forward-thinking approach to sports-anchored entertainment and to reimagine our content offerings as a competitive sports product for a new generation of customers and fans.”

In addition, Colvin will collaborate with Jimmy Vargas and the 1/ST Experience team to support the broadcast production and strategic execution for 1/ST's marquee events, including the Preakness Stakes and the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series.

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Colvin Appointed 1/ST Content CEO

Gregg Colvin has been appointed chief executive officer of 1/ST Content, the operating group of 1/ST's media and content companies. Colvin will work with chief operating officer Jason Wilson to further develop 1/ST CONTENT brands to attract and retain a new group of consumers. He will also coordinate with Craig Fravel, Aidan Butler and the 1/ST RACING team along with Paul Williams and the 1/ST TECHNOLOGY team to produce and deliver new content offerings, enhanced quality of production and new simulcast distribution platforms for the company's Thoroughbred horse racing and wagering products.

“Gregg Colvin's announcement as Chief Executive Officer of the 1/ST CONTENT group reflects our company's on-going commitment to build forward-thinking, innovative and successful sports-anchored digital, wagering, media and entertainment companies,” said Belinda Stronach, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1/ST. “Gregg's passion for entrepreneurship, media, commerce and technology, along with his wealth of experience in managing day-to-day operations for billion-dollar media companies and directing media strategy for Fortune 100 companies, will bring deep expertise to strengthen our content offerings as we solidify our position as North America's premier Thoroughbred horse racing content company.”

Colvin most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of 421 Media, an social media firm that owns and operates hundreds of channels across Instagram and TikTok with a global audience of more than 275 million viewers.

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Record $27.7 Million Wagered On Pimlico’s Black-Eyed Susan Day Program

The Maryland Jockey Club and 1/ST Racing announced Friday's 97th Black-Eyed Susan Day at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md., produced a record total handle of $27.675 million.

The 97th running of the Black-Eyed Susan, won by Three Diamonds Farm's Army Wife, was the highlight of a 14-race program featuring six stakes, four graded, totaling $1 million in purses.

Friday's record handle eclipsed the previous record set in 2019 of $21.349 million. Attendance Friday on the day was capped at 10,000.

“We're pleased Black-Eyed Susan Day produced some fantastic racing by some extraordinary horses, and it was nice to see people at the track having a fantastic time,” said Craig Fravel, CEO 1/ST Racing. “We want to thank the horsemen for supporting this day of racing and our racing office that did such a great job putting the program together. We're looking forward to Saturday and Preakness 146.”

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