December 26, 2025 Edition

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Inside This Issue

• Florida-bred Turf Sprinting Distaffers Etrurian, Vindicate Cha Cha Set for Abundantia

• Grade 1 American Oaks Next for As Catch Can

• Florida Coast Equipment – Kubota Enters Into Long-term, Exclusive Partnership With FTBOA

• Bonus Depreciation Update and FAQ for Horse Owners

• Chase to the Championship Point Standings

• Florida-breds in Stakes

• Florida Stallion Progeny

• Florida Breeders' List

• W2W Business Place

Edgard Zayas - ©Lauren King


Florida-bred Turf Sprinting Distaffers Etrurian, Vindicate Cha Cha Set for Abundantia

BY BROCK SHERIDAN


With two seconds and a third in her last three starts this fall at Gulfstream Park, Florida-bred Etrurian looks primed for a breakthrough effort over the Hallandale Beach turf course in Saturday's $100,000 Abundantia Stakes for fillies and mares, 3-years-old and older, at five furlongs.

Florida-bred As Catch Can - ©Nick Phillips/Coady Media


Grade 1 American Oaks Next for As Catch Can

BY BROCK SHERIDAN


A winner of the Old Dominion Oaks in her last race in September, Augustin Stables' As Catch Can returns to her base at Santa Anita for the $300,000 American Oaks presented by Cygames (Grade 1).

Florida Coast Equipment - Kubota Enters Into Long-term, Exclusive Partnership With FTBOA

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OCALA, FL-Florida Coast Equipment has entered into a partnership agreement with the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association making Kubota the exclusive tractor, mower, utility vehicle and construction equipment sponsor of the Florida thoroughbred industry, starting in 2026.

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