Mike Lakow, Vice President of Racing Operations at Gulfstream Park, has more than four decades of leadership and racing office experience, having served as Racing Secretary for NYRA, Racing Director at Santa Anita Park and General Manager at Hill ’n’ Dale Farms. He also has been a steward in Florida and Dubai, CEO of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and a jockey agent for Hall of Fame rider Javier Castellano. Lakow currently sits on the Breeders’ Cup Selection Committee and North American Rating Committee.