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South Korean Ambassador Visits Ocala

South Korean Ambassador Visits Ocala

South Korean buyers were particularly active in 2010, spending $2.6 million at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.

 Wednesday, March 30, 2011

FTBOA Makes Breeders' Payout Changes

The board of directors of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association announced Nov. 9 a change in the manner in which Breeders' Awards will be paid in 2011.

 Thursday, November 11, 2010
Calder Prepares for Annual Florida Million

Calder Prepares for Annual Florida Million

Calder Casino & Race Course will hold its annual Florida Million Nov. 13, with eight stakes races for Florida-breds.

 Thursday, November 11, 2010

FTBOA Gets Quarter Horse Permit

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association, under a new state law, could use the permit to run a not-for-profit Thoroughbred meet at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. track.

 Tuesday, May 04, 2010
FTBOA  Awarded $2.5 Million Grant

FTBOA Awarded $2.5 Million Grant

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association announced Feb. 25 that it, along with partner MaxWest Environmental Systems, has received a grant award in the amount of $2.5 million from the Florida Energy and Climate Commission for a green energy project.

 Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Ocala Industry May Seek Racing Permit

Ocala Industry May Seek Racing Permit

Cognizant of negative dynamics hammering the racing scene in South Florida, leaders of the Thoroughbred industry harbored in the central part of the state are considering preemptive-strike plans to pursue a permit for pari-mutuel meets to be run in the Ocala area.

 Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Are Calder Agreements in Jeopardy?

Reports that Churchill Downs Inc. and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association are stalled in talks on a Calder Race Course slot machine contract are leading to concerns about possible cancellation of two contracts between CDI and the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association.

 Monday, September 08, 2008
Florida Steroid Rules Forthcoming

Florida Steroid Rules Forthcoming

The Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering is preparing new rules on anabolic steroids and plans to issue them before the end of this year.

 Friday, August 29, 2008
FTBOA to Help Convert Waste into Energy

FTBOA to Help Convert Waste into Energy

MaxWest Environmental Systems and Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association have announced a partnership to convert horse waste into renewable energy.

 Friday, August 01, 2008
Agreement Worked Out on Florida Sales

Agreement Worked Out on Florida Sales

Principal parties in a debate over rules governing horse sales in Florida announced April 22 that they had drafted joint recommendations to be delivered to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

 Tuesday, April 22, 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
Public Forum on Florida Auction Law Viewed as Productive

Public Forum on Florida Auction Law Viewed as Productive

About 50 members of the horse industry met in a public forum setting Oct. 29 to discuss the potential impact of a new Florida law that authorizes regulation in public and private sales.

 Monday, November 05, 2007

Magna, Florida Horsemen OK Slot Revenue Split

After months of wrangling, Magna Entertainment Corporation and the Florida horseman agreed Friday evening to the percentage of slots revenue that will increase horseracing purses at Gulfstream Park.

 Friday, July 14, 2006

NTRA Productions Signs Licensing Deal for TV Show Name

NTRA Productions has entered into a five-year licensing agreement with Florida Equine Publications to use the name "Wire to Wire" in the title of a weekly horse racing television show on ESPN.

 Wednesday, May 15, 2002