Do you or your stable employees have an expired State of Florida temporary pari-mutuel license? If you or anyone you know has been waiting to pick up your permanent pari-mutuel license from the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering . . . they are HERE! So wait no longer! Come and pick up your permanent pari-mutuel...Read More
Effective September 1, 2019, all horses on the Gulfstream Park, Palm Meadows and Gulfstream Park West (Calder) grounds must be microchipped. Microchips are a requirement of Jockey Club registration for Thoroughbreds foaled in 2017 and later. For Thoroughbreds, the International Stud Book Committee (ISBC) has indicated that ISO 11784/11785-compliant microchips are to be inserted on...Read More
The final race of the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (FHBPA) Stakes series was captured last Saturday, September 7, 2019 by the William Stiritz-owned filly, Wildwood’s Beauty, returning a whopping $43.80 mutuel to win. Trained by Scott Becker, the 4 year-old Kantharos filly was booted home to victory by Sammy Camacho. FHBPA Chairman Stephen...Read More
For three years now, scores of Backstretch workers at Palm Meadows Training Center have been learning to speak English in a classroom setting thanks to an initiative by Breeders’ Cup Champion owner and trainer Carlo Vaccarezza and Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (FHBPA) Chaplain Tom LaPointe. Forty-seven of the newest English class recruits start...Read More
Ocala Stud was named as the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) State of Florida Thoroughbred Racehorse Breeder of the Year at the TOBA 34th Annual National Awards Dinner held at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, September 7. Seth Klarman of Klaravich Stables also was named TOBA’s National Owner of the Year, and John...Read More
As they say, “a rising tide lifts all boats.” The post Pot amendment presents an opportunity for Florida Republicans appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..Read More
Sunburn, your morning fix of everything Florida politics. The post Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.27.19 appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..Read More
Only registered voters living in those areas may vote in their respective city district contest. The post It’s Election Day: St. Petersburg primary elections set for Tuesday appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..Read More
A digest of the day's politics and policy while the bartender refreshes your drink. The post Last Call for 8.26.19 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..Read More
Jeff Brandes also filed legislation (SJR 142) for 2020 that would do away with the CRC. The post Single subject proposal reemerges for 2020 Session appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..Read More
