September 9, 2025 Edition

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Inside This Issue

• DeVaux Debuts Florida-bred Acquazurra

• TOBA Winners Announced

• Florida Foal Photo

• Rated by Merit Working at Saratoga

• Florida-breds in the Keeneland September Yearling Sale

• Florida-breds in Stakes

• Florida Stallion Progeny

• Florida Breeders' List 

• W2W Business Place

Cherie DeVaux - ©Jim McCue


DeVaux Debuts Florida-bred Juvenile Acquazurra Thursday at Churchill Downs

BY BROCK SHERIDAN


Trainer Cherie DeVaux will introduce Florida-bred Acquazurra Thursday at Churchill Downs when the 2-year-old daughter of Girvin takes on 11 other juvenile fillies in a $120,000 maiden special weight set for six furlongs.

Photo: Marilyn Campbell

- ©Robert Crawford


Winners Announced for TOBA National Awards, Stonehedge Named Florida Breeder of the Year

BY TOBA PRESS OFFICE (Edited)


LEXINGTON, KY-The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced winners for the 40th annual TOBA National Awards Saturday night. The TOBA National Awards were presented across two days of ceremonies.

This Florida-bred filly by Ocala Stud stallion Win Win Win was foaled May 29 and was bred by Miriam A. Gonzalez. The filly is the fourth foal out of the Giant’s Causeway mare Trade Show, who has produced two starters, both winners. Judit Seipert Photo.


Florida-bred Rated by Merit - ©Lauren King


2024 Florida Sire Stakes Juggernaut Rated by Merit Working at Saratoga

BY BROCK SHERIDAN


St. Elias Stable's undefeated Florida homebred Rated by Merit, who swept last year's male divisions of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association Florida Sire Stakes by a combined 16 lengths, has returned to the work tab at Saratoga Race Course over the last month with his most recent breeze coming Sunday.

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