Vincent Viola’s Florida Panthers emerged with an emotional victory last night with a final score of 2-1 over the Edmonton Oilers. In a hard-fought series against the tough Edmonton team who came back after their 3-0 deficit to tie the series 3-3 and force a game seven, the Florida Panthers prevailed at home, winning the Stanley Cup for the first time in the 30 year franchise history.
Mr. Viola’s accomplishments are impressive and include both business success and investments in the community.
We were aware of Mr. Viola’s passion for horse racing when we watched his horse which he owned with friends named Always Dreaming win the 2017 Kentucky Derby.
He and his wife Teresa race under the stable St. Elias Stable and have campaigned the undefeated 2018 Carter Handicap winner, Army Mule, 2019 Breeder's Cup Classic winner, Vino Rosso, and the 2023 Florida Derby winner, Forte.
His horse Mindframe was 2nd in the 2024 Belmont Stakes, run at Saratoga Race Course for the first time since the race began in 1867.
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