TALLAHASSE, FL-Lonny Powell, CEO of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association, issued the following statement in response to today's legislative activity concerning decoupling.

BY BROCK SHERIDAN

A gray or roan colt by leading sire Tapit was the highest-priced juvenile sold on the first day of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company Spring Sale, going to bloodstock agent Gayle Van Leer for $1 million.

BY CYNTHIA MCFARLAND

A movie script writer couldn't have crafted a better finale.

When the hammer dropped on the $3 million Gunner Runner colt at the 2025 Ocala Breeders' Sales Company March sale, it was fitting recognition of a man who has been one of the leading consignors of 2-year-olds for the past quarter century.

A bill in the state Legislature could jeopardize horse racing in Florida.

This Op-Ed appeared in the April 14 issue of the Tampa Bay Times.

Imagine a 5-year-old girl with a great passion for thoroughbred horses. A passion that defined every moment of this girl's life.

BY HILARY DANAILOVA

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