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polo

IPC Palm Beach — Sunday Polo: Piaget Gold Cup Qualifier

Nov 15, 2026

International Polo Club Palm Beach

Brightline → West Palm Beach Station, then rideshare ~20 min west to Wellington.

polo

IPC Palm Beach — Sunday Polo: November Finals

Nov 22, 2026

International Polo Club Palm Beach

Brightline → West Palm Beach Station, then rideshare ~20 min west to Wellington.

racing

Gulfstream Park: Thanksgiving Day Racing

Nov 26, 2026

Gulfstream Park, 901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Brightline → Aventura Station, then rideshare 5 min south to Gulfstream Park.

racing

Thanksgiving at Ten Palms — Gulfstream Park Opening Day 2026

Nov 26, 2026

Ten Palms at Gulfstream Park

Brightline → Aventura Station, then rideshare 5 min south to Gulfstream Park.

$75++ per person

racing

Ten Palms at Gulfstream Park — Thanksgiving Brunch & Live Racing

Nov 26, 2026

Ten Palms at Gulfstream Park

Brightline → Aventura Station, then rideshare 5 min south to Gulfstream Park.

$75 per person

racing

Gulfstream Park: Thanksgiving Day Racing 2026

Nov 26, 2026

Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino

Brightline → Aventura Station, then rideshare 5 min south to Gulfstream Park.

The Oceanfront Sand Ring · Show Jumping

Course-Walk Stats

Fence Height (5-star)

1.60m (5'3")

Typical Fence Count

12–13 obstacles

Oxer Spread

Up to 2.0m wide

Time Allowed

~75 seconds (varies)

Time Fault

1 fault per 4 seconds over

Knockdown Penalty

4 faults

Refusal Penalty

4 faults (1st); elimination (2nd)

Jump-Off Format

Fastest clear round wins

Wellington Grass vs. Miami Beach Sand · Polo

Grass Polo vs. Sand Polo

Grass Polo

International Polo Club Palm Beach (Wellington)

Format4-on-4 or 6-on-6 (high-goal)

Chukkers4–8 chukkers × 7 min

BallHard willow-root ball (3.5")

Handicap-2 to 10-goal per player

HalftimeDivot Stomp — spectators walk the field

SeasonJanuary – April (Wellington Winter Season)

Sand / Beach Polo

Miami Beach Polo Grounds (21st–22nd St)

Format4-on-4 (compact arena)

Chukkers4 chukkers × 7 min

BallInflated leather ball (larger, lighter)

Handicap-2 to 10-goal per player

HalftimeSand Drag — tractor levels the arena

SeasonApril (Miami Beach Polo World Cup)

The Dirt & Tapeta · Thoroughbred Racing

Furlong-to-Mile Track Visualizer

5/8 miSprint

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7/8 miMiddle Distance

1 miOne Mile

8.5f

1 1/16 miMiddle Distance

1 1/8 miMiddle Distance

10f

1 1/4 miClassic

12f

1 1/2 miRoute

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Taste at the Track: Bourbon & BBQ at Gulfstream Park

Thoroughbred Racing

Breeders' Cup Day at Gulfstream Park

Thoroughbred Racing

Monday Racing at Gulfstream Park

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