from Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village

Delray Beach, FL — The second leg of the Florida Sunshine Stakes with more than $25,000 in purses will take place Saturday (Sept. 20) at Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village in Delray Beach. There is free admission and parking.

First race post time is 11 a.m. for the eight race program for Florida-sired 2- and 3-year-old trotters and pacers. There is one division for each gait and gender. The series is hosted by the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association to spotlight the top Florida-sired Standardbreds.

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Victory Park and driver Bruce Ranger won at Sunshine Meadows last week.

Victory Park, who won his maiden start last week, drew the rail in the first race for 2-year-old colt trotters. He will once again be driven by Bruce Ranger. The first race has a full field of nine colts going behind the Hummer starting gate.

Markie, who is on a four-race winning streak for trainer Kim Sears, heads the fifth race trot for 3-year-old fillies and drew post five. The daughter of Proud Bushy romped last week at Sunshine Meadows, winning by 20 open lengths in 2:02.1, which was the fastest mile on the race program. She will again be driven by Bob Roberts, who had a driving triple last week.

There will be vendors and food trucks at the event. The Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village is located on the west side of 441/SR 7 between Atlantic Avenue and Clint Moore Road. For more information call 561.281.7659.