PRESS RELEASE

OCALA, Fla. - The FTBOA welcomes the Florida HBPA's Wednesday evening announcement of a $2 million package of Florida-bred stakes and meaningful Florida maiden purse increases at Gulfstream Park. Florida-bred owners and breeders deserve every opportunity to compete and earn.

BY STEVE KOCH

This is the second in a monthly series tracking how Florida's new state investment in Florida-bred purses translates into actual earnings.

BY BROCK SHERIDAN

Reliable veteran Mr. Who, a top two finisher in six of his last nine starts, moves to the turf for the first time since August of 2024 and into stakes company for the first time since April of that year in the $50,000 Cotton Fitzimmons Handicap at Turf Paradise Saturday.

BY GULFSTREAM PARK PRESS OFFICE (Edited)

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL - Centennial Farms' Florida-bred star Nearly tops a list four Florida-bred among the 28 3-year-olds nominated to the 75th running of the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa (Grade 1) March 28 at Gulfstream Park.

BY TAMPA BAY DOWNS PRESS OFFICE (Edited)

OLDSMAR, FL-The Florida Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry will showcase accomplished past winners on the Tampa Bay Downs ovals and future stars on Sunday, March 29 when the track presents Florida Cup Day 23 with opportunities for Florida-bred horses in six different divisions.

THE JOCKEY CLUB PRESS OFFICE

The first installment in the 2026 OwnerView webinar series was held on March 17 and discussed the benefits and challenges of breeding Thoroughbreds to race.

Florida-bred SW Ms Bucchero is Hip 7

BY FASIG-TIPTON PRESS OFFICE (Edited)

Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 189 entries for its March Digital Sale, which may be viewed online at digital.fasigtipton.com. Bidding is now open and will close Tuesday, March 24, beginning at 2 p.m. ET.