Doug Bredar, whose experience as a racing official has spanned more than 20
years, has been named Racing Secretary at Gulfstream Park.
“Many highly qualified people were interviewed for this position and what
distinguished Doug, beyond his experience and obvious capabilities, was his
enthusiasm for Gulfstream Park,” Gulfstream Park President and General Manager
Bill Murphy said. “His contacts span the country and his enthusiasm is
infectious. We anticipate he and his staff will put on a show that will prove to
be one of Gulfstream Park’s finest.”
Gulfstream Park’s 2009 meet opens January 3.
Currently Racing Secretary at Louisiana Downs, Mr. Bredar previously served
as Director of Racing and Racing Secretary at Churchill Downs and Ellis Park
from 2002-2006. Prior to his stint in Kentucky, Mr. Bredar was Assistant Racing
Secretary and Stakes Coordinator at Hollywood Park, Director of Racing and
Racing Secretary at Turf Paradise, and Racing Secretary at Prairie Meadows. He
also served as Placing Judge and Stakes Coordinator at Gulfstream Park when the
Hallandale Beach, Florida, track hosted the Breeders’ Cup in 1989 and 1992.
Bredar also serves on the Jockey Club’s Committee on the Welfare and Safety
of the Racehorse.
“I’m very excited to return to Gulfstream Park and South Florida,” Bredar
said. “I have great memories of working there for Tommy Trotter, Terry Meyocks
and Bobby Umphrey and I look forward to working with Bill Murphy and his
management team.”
Mr. Bredar will finish the meet at Louisiana Downs, which closes October 18,
and will be planning “numerous trips on behalf of Gulfstream Park in the coming
months.”