Two years ago, the Thoroughbred industry’s favorite newspaper, the New York Times, began its now annual “let’s bash horse racing series” right before the Kentucky Derby. This “All the news that’s fit to print” newspaper led of their assault on racing with a long article with the catchy title, Mangled Horses, Maimed Jockeys. In this...Read More
July 1, 2014 Kent Stirling, FHBPA Executive Director Despite related court rulings and a written complaint filed with the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering by the United Florida Horsemen about the blatant misuse of a pari-mutuel permit issued to “South Marion Real Estate Holdings,” horse-based competitions are nevertheless scheduled to take place...Read More
By Kathy Davey Meeting led by P.J. Campo Planning continues for the transition for Gulfstream’s management of racing operations at Calder Race Course. At Gulfstream Park, the new condition book is being developed at four days/week and higher purses (mirroring last summer’s levels). GP is working diligently with both Calder and the state to...Read More
By Kathy Davey Meeting led by P.J. Campo. As we all know, a deal has been struck between Gulfstream Park and Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) on behalf of Calder. FHBPA president Phil Combest joined PJ in coordinating the discussion about what we know so far, and what we don’t. Many issues are yet to...Read More
April 23, 2014 Kent Stirling, FHBPA Executive Director Florida Legislature May Not Act, However As national voices have gained strength in the debate on the use of therapeutic medication in horse racing, a group of organizations representing nearly 10,000 Florida Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse owners, trainers and breeders had already taken the unprecedented...Read More
