April 29, 2025 Edition

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Inside This Issue

• Florida-bred Neoequos Jogs at Churchill Downs Tuesday in Preparation for Start in the Kentucky Derby

• FTBOA Member Spotlight: Gregg Gagliardi

• Marin Clinches First Tampa Bay Downs Riding Title

• Marion County Agriculture Hall of Fame Nominations Open

• 2025 T.I.P. Non-Competition Award Applications Available

• Leading the Defense for Florida Thoroughbreds Against Decoupling

• 2025 Florida Connections to the Kentucky Derby (G1) Contenders

• 2025 Florida Connections to the Kentucky Oaks (G1) Contenders

• Decoupling: What You Need to Know

• Florida-breds in Stakes

• Florida Stallion Progeny

• Florida Breeders' List

• W2W Business Place

Florida-bred Neoequos - ©Stephen Ibanez / Coady Media


Florida-bred Neoequos Jogs at Churchill Downs Tuesday in Preparation for Start in the Kentucky Derby

BY BROCK SHERIDAN


For the third consecutive day, Florida-bred Neoequos jogged over the Churchill Downs main track at 7:15 a.m. EST for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. in preparation for Saturday's $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve.

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Gregg Gagliardi - ©SV Photography


FTBOA Member Spotlight: Gregg Gagliardi

BY SARAH WELK BAYNUM ​


Gregg Gagliardi, a long-time PGA Class A golf professional, discovered a new competitive passion in horse racing-a love sparked by his father during childhood. ​"I've always been fiercely competitive-it's what drove me as a golf professional," Gagliardi said.

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Samuel Marin - ©EQUI-PHOTO


Marin Clinches First Tampa Bay Downs Riding Title

BY TAMPA BAY DOWNS PRESS OFFICE


OLDSMAR, FL-Samuel Marin rode five winners at Tampa Bay Downs Sunday to bring his total victories at the meet to 113 and clinch his first riding title at the track.

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Marion County Agriculture Hall of Fame Nominations Open

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OCALA, FL-Established in 2003, the Marion County Agricultural Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of agriculture within the community. To date, 42 individuals-39 men and 3 women-have been inducted in recognition of their impact on Marion County's agricultural legacy.

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2025 T.I.P. Non-Competition Award Applications Available

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Applications for The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program's (T.I.P.) two annual awards, the Thoroughbred of the Year Award and the Young Rider of the Year Award, are now available online at tjctip.com. Applications are due June 30, 2025.

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FTBOA has consistently defeated attempts to decouple Thoroughbred horse racing, thanks to the advocates, industry leaders, and state officials who have joined our efforts. This is a fight we can win.


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