Betting

Running of the Exciting Sunshine Millions

Sixteen years ago, Frank Stronach decided to approach the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Inc., the California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association and the Thoroughbred Owners of California in regard to a race that he envisioned. Along with the assistance of Santa Anita Park and the Gulfstream Park racecourses, the Sunshine Millions was born. As the owner of Magna Entertainment Corp, which oversees and operates many of the most well-known racecourses across the United States, Stronach managed to use his horse racing experience to create a race that has been enjoyed by racing stables, punters, jockeys and spectators through their continued annual support.

Coral Welsh National – A Taste of What’s to Come

In 1895 the very first Coral Welsh National, also known as the Welsh Grand National, was raced at the Ely Racecourse. All the races were held here until 1939, when the Ely Racecourse was shut down. But a new venue was found for the 1940 Coral Welsh National, at the Chepstow Racecourse. It has remained here ever since, and has been the scene of many surprising and nail biting finishes. The Welsh Grand National is known to be a difficult and extremely challenging track, sometimes causing both the horses and their jockeys to overcome heart-stopping situations.