There has been a lot written about decoupling in the last week, so we wanted to provide everyone an update. Since our last update, the House passed a version of the proposed decoupling bill on April 25, but no companion bill has been voted on by the Senate. That remained the case heading toward the...Read More
Notice to all trainers and owners who will be renewing their license this June. Be advised that the State will have only one (1) employee available to process all requests. As such, it is suggested that you don’t wait until the last moment to secure your renewal.Read More
On Tuesday, May 20th, the Adult Primary Care Mobile Clinic and the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Mobile Clinic from Memorial Healthcare will again be on the grounds at Gulfstream Park, near the Chaplain’s office from 9:00 AM until 4:00PM. For more information, please scan the QR codes below.Read More
April 21, 2025 To: All FHBPA Members From: Tom Cannell President FHBPA Good afternoon: We are reaching out to provide you with a quick update regarding the current Florida legislative session on the Thoroughbred decoupling issue. The FHBPA has been actively engaged on this issue from the beginning and working on your behalf to protect...Read More
The FTH (Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen) has announced that Executive Director Herb Oster will be leaving at the end of February to concentrate on recent health issues. Herb has been a fixture in racing both in NY and Florida for over 25 years, and as Executive Director of the Horsemen since January 2024. Herb’s great love...Read More
The Board of the Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen (FTH) met Monday to address HB 105, the pending legislation seeking decoupling in Florida that would allow Gulfstream Park to separate its gaming license from the requirement to continue to conduct live racing. The Board of the FTH voted unanimously against decoupling and is against the passage of...Read More
The Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen (FTH) is proud to welcome Tom Cannel as our new President! With his extensive experience and dedication to the horse racing industry, Tom is committed to advocating for the best interests of our horsemen and ensuring a strong future for Florida racing. We look forward to his leadership and vision as...Read More
It has come to our attention that, on several occasions, backside workers who accompany horses for the day’s races (ship-ins) have not been in possession of their State of Florida Pari-Mutuel License. This issue has become particularly evident when trainer staff members walk horses to the State Testing Barn without their license. Please be reminded...Read More
FTH members, Current FTH members are eligible to compete for free in an exclusive online qualifier to the $4,000,000-estimated National Horseplayers Championship (NHC), scheduled for March 14-16, 2025, at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. The online qualifier, which will be held on Jan. 11, includes a $500 airfare voucher and a four-night stay at Horseshoe Las...Read More
It has come to our attention that the HISA shoe rule has not been consistently adhered to. Effective January 1, 2025, any trainer’s horses in the paddock for a race, found to be non-compliant with the HISA Shoe Rule, will be subject to shoes being pulled and/or horses being scratched and fines assessed to both...Read More
