President Bill White and several Directors of the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association held a meeting at the Ocala Hilton on January 24, 2017 to provide Central Florida horsemen an update on several important matters that the FHBPA has been, and continues to address on behalf of its membership. The audience of 50 plus...Read More
Big crowds, cameras clicking, music and lots of excitement with ladies and gents dressed to the nines. Big time horses, owners, trainers and jockeys. There was something in the air that signaled that South Florida was going to witness something special. At the end of the day, Gulfstream Park set an all-time handle record...Read More
Hallandale Beach – 2017 Sunshine Millions Classic, the last race of the day, Hy Riverside, longshot Nauset Beach and heavy-favorite Awesome Slew battle down to the wire, nip and tuck, head to head, in a super tight photo finish! And the winner… Hy Riverside trained by Antonio Sano, owned by Mar Racing Stable and expertly...Read More
Come Meet the FHBPA FHBPA President Bill White and Executive Director Glen Berman are scheduled to meet with the Ocala Horsemen on Tuesday, January 24th to discuss, among other items, the upcoming FHBPA Board of Director Elections. Other FHBPA Board Members scheduled to be in attendance include Vice President Chester Bishop, Election Committee...Read More
The Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protection Association (FHBPA) has announced a deal with Gulfstream Park to move forward with the running of the 2017 Sunshine Millions. This announcement is in response to the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association (FTBOA) declining to fund and participate in the 2017 Sunshine Millions Series. The Sunshine Millions is a...Read More
One of Florida’s top firms to protect horsemen interests in Tallahassee The Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association has hired Corcoran & Johnston Government Relations to represent the FHBPA’s interests during this year’s legislative session and throughout the year. The FHBPA Board unanimously approved the hire on September 29, 2016, following the announced end of...Read More
After months of discussions and negotiation, the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association and Gulfstream Park have reached an agreement on a comprehensive purse contract for 2017. Leading the Contract Committee was FHBPA Owner-Director Stephen Screnci, a Boca Raton attorney. As typical in the negotiation process, weighty and innovative issues were covered. “Overall the negotiations...Read More
The Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association held its annual meeting and awards dinner at the Sport of Kings at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 8, 2016. Attended by a solid cross-section of South Florida owners, trainers, and outriders, this gala event was the platform for the 2017 association nominations. It also served as an opportunity...Read More
President Bill White and Executive Director Glen Berman attended a dinner hosted by FHBPA’s new Government Relations firm, Corcoran & Johnston on November 28, 2016. The event was held at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Facility and Florida Governor Rick Scott was the guest of honor. Corcoran & Johnston is replacing longtime FHBPA lobbyist...Read More
