Bill Badgett, former General Manager of Gulfstream Park and current President of the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, will rejoin The Stronach Group, effective immediately, in the capacity of Executive Director, Florida Racing Operations.
“We are thrilled that Bill will be returning to lead our 1/ST Racing operations in Florida,” said Craig Fravel, Chief Executive Officer, 1/ST Racing. “Florida is a key priority for our company and Bill's daily presence and expertise will be instrumental as we grow our racing program with the highest of integrity and modern-thinking.”
Badgett will serve to build on and establishing critical reforms in Florida and on developing relationships with horsemen and key industry stakeholders in the state.
“I am excited to be returning to the company and look forward to building on the success of the 1/ST Racing program here in Florida,” said Badgett. “Together with Mike Lakow, Vice President of Racing Operations at Gulfstream Park, our focus will be on setting a new competitive standard for Florida Thoroughbred racing that is in lock step with 1/ST's vision to achieve the highest level of horse and rider care and safety.”
Badgett, who departed The Stronach Group last September, served as an advisor on two of the company's main events in Florida, including the Caribbean Classic and Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series.
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