BY LAURIE ROSS

Breeders aiming to produce runners capable of succeeding on both turf and dirt will find an appealing option at Ocala Stud in Colonel Liam (Liam's Map - Amazement, by Bernardini), a stallion whose pedigree and race record showcase speed, adaptability and top-level two-turn class across multiple surfaces.

BY TAMPA BAY DOWNS PRESS OFFICE (Edited)

OLDSMAR, FL-Although the main track was producing faster times than usual Saturday, plenty of horsemen and handicappers took notice when the 4-year-old Florida-bred gelding Little Thunder won the seventh race, a first condition, $16,000 optional claiming by seven-and-three-quarters lengths.

BY OBS PRESS OFFICE

OCALA, FL-Ocala Breeders' Sales Company will implement additional control measures for its under-tack shows in 2026, further enhancing existing standards that prioritize the well-being of horses and riders.

Florida-bred Little Thunder Horse to Watch

BY TAMPA BAY DOWNS PRESS OFFICE (Edited)

OLDSMAR, FL-Just past the halfway point of the meet, jockey Samuel Marin is on pace to eclipse the track's single-season victory record of 147 set 11 years ago by Antonio Gallardo.

BY BROCK SHERIDAN

Shards, a multiple stakes-placed Florida-bred gelding and 2023 Breeders' Cup alumn, makes his first start since July in a top condition, $62,500 optional claiming at Turfway Park Wednesday night.

Florida-Bred Thoroughbreds are a Major Agricultural Export

BY STEVE KOCH

OCALA, FL-In the debut month of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association's groundbreaking Florida-bred Export Incentives program, 11 Florida-bred winners at out-of-state racetracks earned export incentives for their breeders as part of the $1 million initiative in 2026.