December 23, 2025 Edition

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Inside This Issue

• Florida Coast Equipment – Kubota Enters Into Long-term, Exclusive Partnership With FTBOA

• Happy Holidays! From the Staff at FTBOA

• Stallion Spotlight: Roadster

• Statement on HISA’s Proposed Rule Modifications

• Celestial Express Looks to Upset Via Borghese

• HISA Welcomes New Members to Next Generation Advisory Group

• TOBA Announces Educational Seminar for March Sale

• The Art of Remi

• Bonus Depreciation Update and FAQ for Horse Owners

• Chase to the Championship Point Standings

• Florida-breds in Stakes

• Florida Stallion Progeny

• Florida Breeders' List

• W2W Business Place

Florida Coast Equipment - Kubota Enters Into Long-term, Exclusive Partnership With FTBOA

PRESS RELEASE


OCALA, FL-Florida Coast Equipment has entered into a partnership agreement with the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association making Kubota the exclusive tractor, mower, utility vehicle and construction equipment sponsor of the Florida thoroughbred industry, starting in 2026.

Roadster - ©Louise Reinagel


Stallion Spotlight: Roadster

BY LAURIE ROSS


Finding a stallion capable of transmitting genuine early speed while retaining the pedigree depth to stretch that speed around two turns remains one of breeding's most elusive goals.

Statement on HISA's Proposed Rule Modifications

For the past year in particular, our organizations collectively have been actively engaged with HISA and HIWU leadership to address specific issues and practices within the Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program that have caused significant concern and frustration among our horsemen and other industry stakeholders.

Florida-bred Celestial Express - ©Coady Media


Celestial Express Looks to Upset Via Borghese

BY BROCK SHERIDAN


Tempo Dulu Investment's Celestial Express tries to become the first Florida-bred winner of the $125,000 Via Borghese, which will be run for the 12th time Saturday at Gulfstream Park.

HISA Welcomes New Members to Next Generation Advisory Group

LEXINGTON, KY-The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority is pleased to announce the addition of Conrad Bandoroff, Dr. Kristina Eisaman, Carly Schuerger, Sophie Shore and Whitney Verbal to its Next Generation Advisory Group.

TOBA Announces Educational Seminar for March Sale

LEXINTON, KY-The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association invites industry members to attend the 2026 Pedigree & Conformation Clinic, scheduled for March 9-10 at Ocala Breeders' Sales in Ocala, Florida, to be held in conjunction with the OBS March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale.

The Art of Remi

December 2025, by artist Remi‬⁩ Bellocq

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