December 17, 2024 Edition

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Inside This Issue

• FTBOA Member Spotlight: Kathleen O’Connell

• HISA Publishes 2024 Third Quarter Metrics Report

• 1,000 Milestone: Trainer Antonio Sano

• 2024-2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks

• Florida-breds in Stakes

• Florida Stallion Progeny

• Florida Breeders' List

• W2W Business Place

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Kathleen O'Connell - ©Lauren King


FTBOA Member Spotlight: Kathleen O'Connell

BY SARAH WELK BAYNUM


Kathleen O’Connell has had a number of successes, including the prestigious title of winningest female trainer of all time with 18,274 wins as of Tuesday. 


While she has called Florida home for many years, she first started her racing industry career in her home state of Michigan.

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HISA Publishes 2024 Third Quarter Metrics Report

LEXINGTON, KY—The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority today announced the publication of its 2024 Third Quarter Metrics Report. This report provides a detailed analysis of key performance indicators related to the safety and integrity of Thoroughbred racing in the United States.

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Antonio Sano - ©Coglianese


Milestone


Trainer Antonio Sano is approaching a personal milestone of 1,000 Thoroughbred career wins in North America (US and Canada). Through Tuesday Dec. 17, Sano was at 998 wins. He has one horse entered to run at Gulfstream Park on Thursday.

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