Author Archives: Florida Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing Regulation; Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Standardbred; Florida Race Tracks

Gulfstream Park’s unusual GPTARP slots petition has Florida horsemen wary, Daily Racing Form’s Matt Hegarty Reports

An unusual regulatory petition is stirring confusion among Florida horsemen and breeders who do not know whether the request to the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering  indicates an attempt by GPTARP, as it is known, to conduct an end-run around … Continue reading

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Gretna Pari-Mutuel Barrel Racing Ruling–National News Coverage This Week

CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA May 8, 2013 In a story Monday about a ruling involving the facility running barrel races in Gretna, the News Service incorrectly said, based on information from the source, that the parent company … Continue reading

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State Policy Allowing “Pari-Mutuel Barrel Racing” Struck Down by Florida Administrative Law Judge

Statement from United Florida Horsemen on the “Pari-Mutuel Barrel Racing” Ruling Issued on May 6, 2013: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE STRIKES DOWN STATE OF FLORIDA POLICY ALLOWING “PARI-MUTUEL BARREL RACING” After 16 long months of hearings and legal challenges, an administrative … Continue reading

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Calder Purse Contract Expires Despite Repeated Attempts by Florida Horsemen to Resolve Dates Crisis “Open Access” Issue

Following a year-long series of events that have directly violated its standing purse contract with the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (FHBPA), Calder Casino and Race Course (Calder) management has rejected a proposal by the FHBPA to resolve the … Continue reading

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Florida Gaming Study Prompts Scathing Orlando Sentinel Rebuke: Like Contracting Anheuser-Busch To Study Whether Drinking Beer Is OK

Orlando Sentinel Columnist Scott Maxwell doesn’t mince any words in his scathing opinion of Florida’s Gaming Study.   Let’s hope he’s wrong, but his is one of many voices beginning to pile up in strong objection to the use of Florida … Continue reading

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Florida horsemen caught in corporate behemoth standoff over Intertrack Wagering power struggle–National and Local News Coverage

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:  National and local media coverage of Florida horsemen caught in corporate behemoth standoff over Intertrack Wagering power struggle (Click a headline below to read the complete story) Louisville Courier-Journal:  As South Florida “datesmageddon” approaches, horsemen call for truce … Continue reading

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Florida Horse Racing, Breeding an Economic Mega-Engine–Here’s Proof–WATCH LIVE

Florida Thoroughbred Horse Sales Nearly 50% over 2012; Watch the Ocala Breeders’ Sale Webcast Live! Those who were unaware that Florida’s horse racing and breeding industry is a great investment may be stunned to learn prices for Ocala Thoroughbred horses … Continue reading

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Florida’s Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Associations Urge Warring South Florida Tracks to Settle Their Differences—And Soon

With South Florida’s two Thoroughbred tracks engaging in an escalating regulatory battle over racing dates, the professionals who do the “heavy lifting” to provide the actual horse racing product—the horse owners, trainers and breeders—find themselves as unexpected bystanders in an … Continue reading

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Spectrum Gaming Group Selected For Comprehensive Legislative Gaming Study, Florida Horsemen Note

Florida’s Legislature announced today, April 16, 2013, that it has signed a contract with Spectrum Gaming Group to complete a comprehensive study on Florida’s gaming-related issues. “Spectrum Gaming has extensive experience in a variety of major horse racing and breeding … Continue reading

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Legitimate Horse Racing Brings Jobs, Florida Business Investment, Positive Economic Impact in 2013

Record crowds, increased handle, growing purses, jobs, businesses and positive economic impact throughout Florida were the clear result of legitimate horse racing held at Gulfstream Park, Hialeah Park and Calder Race Course this year.  Florida’s horse breeding industry also produced … Continue reading

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