PROGRAM GUIDELINES: The Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (FTHA) is proud to announce the continuation of its scholarship program in 2024 for qualified, Florida-licensed backstretch employees and/or their direct dependents. The program is designed to further the student’s education at the college undergraduate and graduate level. The scholarship may be used at any accredited college, university,...Read More
The FTHA, in cooperation with the Backstretch Chaplaincy, treated over 500 individuals to festive BBQ nights earlier this week at both Gulfstream Park and Palm Meadows Training Center. Executive Director Herb Oster along with Pastor Tom and his assistant Guillermo Fernandez hosted the events, where they had a professional photographer there to record the fun....Read More
Trainers are reminded that violations of the Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program that went into effect on May 22 can carry penalties that are significantly heavier than those imposed previously by state commissions. All Anti-Doping violations, which include the Presence of, Use or Attempted Use of, Possession of, or Administration or Attempted Administration of...Read More
Funds from purse money earned at Gulfstream Park are automatically deposited into an account created for the owner (individual account) or owners (joint account when there is more than one owner listed in the program). If it is a joint account, one of the partners must be designated as the authorized owner and will have...Read More
Florida State Racing Licenses Must Be Current The universal renewal date for all Florida State Parimutuel Licenses is June 30. Owners are reminded that their Florida State license MUST be renewed before their horses are entered at Gulfstream Park. Trainers are encouraged to check that all employees, as well as owners, have renewed their licenses. Individuals who do not have...Read More
FTHA wants to make sure you are always up to date. If you would like to be part of our email and text message blasts please contact the FTHA office at 954-457-3516.Read More
The FHBPA and Gulfstream Park are committed to ensuring that the thoroughbred horses who participate in our great sport here are well taken care of throughout their lives after their racing careers are over. The Gulfstream Park Thoroughbred Transition program was created just over one year ago, and is capably run by Raina Gunderson, who...Read More
