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ABOUTUS

INNOVATING FOR THE
FUTURE
OF THE SPORT

1/ST (pronounced “First”) is The Stronach Group’s consumer-facing brand and is a dominant player in North American Thoroughbred horse racing. It holds nearly 20% of industry share and on a yearly-basis processes over US $3.2 billion in wagers and operates over 300 live race days with 2,400+ full and part time team members.

1/ST RACING & GAMING drives the best-in-class racing operations and gaming offerings at the company's premier racetracks, training centers and premier events including: Santa Anita Park - home of The California Crown, and San Luis Rey Downs (California); Gulfstream Park – home of the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series, and Palm Meadows Thoroughbred Training Center (Florida); Laurel Park, The Preakness Stakes, Rosecroft Raceway and Bowie Training Center (Maryland).

1/ST CONTENT is the operating group for 1/ST's media and content companies including: Monarch Content Management, Elite, TSG Global Wagering Solutions (GWS) and XBTV.

1/ST TECHNOLOGY is racing's largest racing and gaming technology company offering world-class products via its AmTote, Xpressbet, 1/ST BET, XB SELECT, XB NET, PariMAX and Betmix brands.

1/ST EXPERIENCE blends the worlds of sports, entertainment and hospitality through innovative content development, elevated national and local venue management and hospitality, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and procurement development.

As the advocate for critical industry reforms and by making meaningful investments into aftercare programs for retired horses and jockeys, 1/ST HORSE CARE represents the commitment to achieving the highest level of horse and rider care and safety standards in Thoroughbred racing on and off the track.