BY BROCK SHERIDAN

A winner of four straight earlier this year before two losses in Del Mar stakes, Florida-bred Queen Maxima took over in mid-stretch to win the $201,000 Senator Ken Maddy Stakes (Listed) at the seaside track Friday.

BY BREEDERS' CUP NOTES TEAM

DEL MAR, CA-Bringing a horse to the Breeders' Cup World Championships requires a special horse, savvy management and a little bit of luck.

BY BROCK SHERIDAN

When talking to Mark Casse about Florida-bred Bring Theband Home, the dual Hall of Fame trainer admits circumstances must fall into place for the 5-year-old gelding to perform at his best.

BY BROCK SHERIDAN

Five Florida-breds, led by Dorth Vader in the $2 million Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (Grade 1) and Bentornato in the $2 million Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) will head to the post Saturday at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on Thoroughbred racing's largest stage, The Breeders' Cup World Championships.

FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION PRESS RELEASE (Edited)

TALLAHASSEE, FL-The Florida Gaming Control Commission has appointed Alana Zimmer to be the new executive director of FGCC effective Oct. 30.

BY STEVE KOCH

Florida breeders produce champion Thoroughbreds. Florida bettors churn billions. But when 90% of those billions flow through digital platforms, the breeders get shorted.