January 2, 2024 Edition

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Andy Belfiore Returns as Executive Director at New York THA

NYTHA PRESS RELEASE


The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association announced today that Andy Belfiore will return as the organization's Executive Director, effective Jan. 7. "Andy has a wealth of experience in all facets of the racing industry," said NYTHA President Tina Bond.

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Andy Belfiore – FHBPA Photo

Inside This Issue

Andy Belfiore Returns as Executive Director at New York THA

• Florida-breds in Stakes

• Florida Stallion Progeny

• Florida Breeders' List

• W2W Business Place

Nick de Meric a thoroughbred consignor and member of the Florida Thoroughbred industry.


The Florida Horse Podcast

E32 –Stallion Series - Journeyman Stud


In episode 32, host Tammy Gantt joins Brent and Crystal Fernung of Journeyman Stud for a 2024 stallion preview.

Monday, January 1

All Times Eastern

Gulfstream Park

$150,000 Cash Run S.

Won by Power Squeeze (Ky)

3-year-old fillies, one mile

........ Chi Chi (#3) Fifth

 OBS Note: Power Squeeze was purchased by Lea Farms LLC for $90,000 out of the Halcyon Hammock Farm consignment at the 2023 OBS Spring Sale

Power Squeeze is a 2023 OBS Spring Sale Graduate

Gulfstream Park

$150,000 Mucho Macho Man S.

Won Otello (Ky)

3-year-olds, one mile

........ Everdoit (#7) Sixth


Santa Anita Park

$100,000 Las Flores S. (Grade 3)

Won by Chismosa (Ca)

Fillies and mares, 4-years-old and older, 6 furlongs

........ Hot Peppers (#7) Second



Friday, January 5

All Times Eastern

Florida-bred Tape to Tape - Coady Photography

Sunland Park

$65,000 KLAQ S.

[Race 8, 5:32 p.m.]

4-year-olds and older, 5 furlongs

........ Good Bye Charlie (#11)



Delta Downs

$75,000 Sam’s Town S.

[Race 2, 6:33 p.m.]

4-years-old and older, 5 furlongs

........ Tape to Tape (#1)

 

Delta Downs

$75,000 Orleans S.

[Race 8, 9:21 p.m.]

Fillies and mares, 4-years-old and older, 5 furlongs

........ Gracie Diamond (#6)



Saturday, January 6

All Times Eastern

Florida-bred Dancing N Dixie - Lauren King Photo

Gulfstream Park

$125,000 Ginger Brew S.

Plus $20,000 Florida-bred Top 3 Bonus (50%-30%-20%)

[Race 9, 4:06 p.m.]

3-year-old fillies, one mile turf

........ Dancing N Dixie (#5)


Gulfstream Park

$100,000 Limehouse

Plus $20,000 Florida-bred Top 3 Bonus (50%-30%-20%)

[Race 10, 4:35 p.m.]

3-year-olds, 6 furlongs

........ Louie the Sun King (#5)


Gulfstream Park

$125,000 Dania Beach S.

Plus $20,000 Florida-bred Top 3 Bonus (50%-30%-20%)

[Race 11, 5:05 p.m.]

3-year-olds, one mile turf

........ Reminder (#5)



Sunday, January 7

All Times Eastern

Florida-bred Let Them Watch - SV Photography

Gulfstream Park

$100,000 Glitter Woman S.

Plus $20,000 Florida-bred Top 3 Bonus (50%-30%-20%)

[Race 9, 4:04 p.m.]

3-year-old fillies, 6 furlongs

........ Let Them Watch (#2)



Scott Spieth – SV Photography

Milestone


Jockey Scott Spieth is approaching a personal milestone of 5,000 Thoroughbred career wins in North America (US and Canada). Through racing Tuesday, Jan. 2, Spieth was at 4,994 wins. He has one mount at Tampa Bay Downs Friday.

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