A talented field of six Florida-bred juvenile fillies will contest Saturday’s $65,000 Juvenile Fillies Sprint Stakes going six and one-half furlongs at Gulfstream Park. The race offers an additional $20,000 from the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association for Florida Sire Stakes eligible runners.

The future is bright for breeding, racing, and owning Thoroughbred racehorses here in Florida for horseman Joseph M. Imbesi, who relocated his operation to Briardale Farm near Belleview, FL.

OCALA, Fla. – Dr. Harrell Phillips and Scott Seiler will be inducted into the Marion County Agriculture Hall of Fame on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Auditorium, Rowan Agriculture Center at 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, as part of Farm City Week activities from November 17 through 24. Past living Hall of Fame recipients will also be a part of the ceremonies with each receiving an emblazoned, limited-edition jacket to honor their achievements. 

Florida Thoroughbred Transformation Expo Takes Place Next Month

BY MIKE HENRY



OLDSMAR, FL. – The inscription on the giant bell inside the Tampa Bay Downs winner’s circle reminds horsemen, jockeys and fans that their love of the sport wouldn’t be possible without the Thoroughbreds that make it happen.

KEENELAND PRESS RELEASE

Music City Stables acquired a weanling filly from the first crop of stakes winner Nashville for $85,000 to record the highest purchase price of Tuesday’s next-to-last session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.

BY MIKE HENRY

For Tom McLaughlin, vice president of facilities and track surfaces, each season at Tampa Bay Downs brings a fresh set of challenges, but dealing with the damage and destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton proved to be his sternest test.