Kathy Davey, Secretary Present: Calder – John Marshall, Sean Perl, Dr. Helena Carroll FHBPA – Kent Stirling, Phil Combest, Barry Rose, Bill White, Gene Stevens, Ron Pellegrini, Phil Arnold, and Kathy Davey. A new slate of races will be developed for Calder on November 9, to replace the Florida Millions series. Calder will...Read More
September 12, 2013 Have you completed your Florida Horsemen’s Survey yet? If you’ve ever wondered how to be involved in the future of Florida racing, that time is NOW! Your help is urgently needed! Copy this link to go directly to the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s/FLRacingImpact OR visit www.FTBOA.com to download a printable...Read More
Kathy Davey – FHBPA Secretary Next meeting: Thursday, September 26th. Approximately 38 people were in attendance at today’s meeting. Horsemen’s Backstretch Committee meets every other Thursday; the members are: Leo Azpurua, Joe Calascibetta, Phil Combest, Greg Griffiths, Barry Rose, Peter Walder, Milt Wolfson. Bring your concerns to them and they will meet...Read More
Kathy Davey Next meeting: Thursday, September 12th. A horsemen’s committee has been formed which will meet every other Thursday. Everyone is encouraged to give suggestions and concerns to the members of the committee who will meet with Tim Ritvo the following day to discuss further. Committee members are: Leo Azpurua, Joe...Read More
August 23, 2013 By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA www.NewsServiceFlorida.com Former Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer, on the payroll of a South Florida dog track, tried to get a gambling regulator fired two days before the veteran state worker was forced to resign, according to court records obtained by...Read More
Present: Calder – John Marshall, Mike Anifantis, Dr. Helena Carroll FHBPA – Kent Stirling, Phil Combest, Barry Rose, Larry Bates, Bill White, Ron Pellegrini, Gene Stevens, Juan Arias, and Kathy Davey. A 6 month contract has been signed with Finish Line Feed to be the exclusive provider of shavings to Calder barns at a fixed...Read More
August 23, 2013 THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’S Dara Kam reported this week on the denial of a Florida pari-mutuel permit to Ft. Myers Real Estate Holdings. The subject litigation has been spearheaded by David Romanik, who is also a co-owner of Gretna Racing LLC, a North Florida pari-mutuel licensee that continues to hold...Read More
Present: Calder – John Marshall, Mike Anifantis, Dr. Helena Carroll FHBPA – Kent Stirling, Phil Combest, Barry Rose, Larry Bates, Bill White, Gene Stevens, and Kathy Davey. _____________________ A 6 month contract has been signed with Finish Line Feed to be the exclusive provider of shavings to Calder barns at a fixed...Read More
August 16, 2013 Update from Tim Ritvo, President of Gulfstream Park (GP) The purpose of these biweekly open meetings is to share information, ideas, and marketing strategies; and to get input from horsemen on current issues on the back side and in racing. Tim appreciates the strong attendance and our patience as we...Read More
Present/Calder: Ron Peligrini, John Marshall, Mike Anifantis Present/FHBPA: Phil Combest, Barry Rose, Gene Stevens, Kent Stirling, Juan Arias Austin Miller promoted to CDI Gaming head and will remain at Calder until at least November. Path to the swimming pool next door was found to be rocky, we asked Marshall to see...Read More
