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QH Group Asks Court to Rescind Calder Permit

In a suit filed July 21 in Tallahassee, Fla., Hialeah Park and four other Quarter Horse permit holders are asking a state court to take away Calder Casino & Race Course's two Thoroughbred permits.

 Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Florida QH Track Backers Still Active

Florida's only harness track and several Thoroughbred industry executives are making plans for Quarter Horse racing, with potentially lucrative poker rooms serving as part of the attraction.

 Thursday, July 24, 2008

Florida OKs Quarter Horse Permit

There may be more opportunities for Thoroughbreds to race in Florida in the coming years as at least one proposed Quarter Horse track has received a permit from the state, with a second such facility under consideration for similar licensing.

 Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Murphy Succeeds Micucci as Gulfstream Park President

Bill Murphy has been appointed president and general manager of Gulfstream Park, Magna Entertainment Corp. announced Jan. 10.

 Wednesday, January 10, 2007

FHBPA Pledges $1M to Gulfstream Development

Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino is moving forward with a plan for a second-phase of 700 slot machines, and has also secured a commitment of $1 million in partnered investment help from the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association, it was announced Dec. 22.

 Friday, December 22, 2006

Gulfstream Welcomes First Slot Machines Friday

Florida's first slot machines were delivered to the new Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino Oct. 20.

 Thursday, October 19, 2006

Gulfstream Gets Slots License From State

Gulfstream Park said Oct. 13 it has received a gaming license from the state of Florida.

 Friday, October 13, 2006

Micucci Replaces Savin as Gulfstream President, GM

Paul Micucci has been named president and general manager of Gulfstream Park. Micucci joined Magna Entertainment Corp., Gulfstream Park's parent company, in March 2003.

 Monday, May 15, 2006

Micucci Takes Over as Head of Gulfstream Park

Paul Micucci, vice president of the gaming division of Magna Entertainment Corp., has been named president and general manager of Gulfstream Park. He replaces Scott Savin, who had held those positions at Gulfstream since 2000.

 Monday, May 15, 2006