Bidding Open for F-T Silver Prince Flash Sale
On offer is Silver Prince (Hip 1), a 2-year-old colt by Cairo Prince, who was second in his career debut at Oaklawn Park Dec. 14 with an 80 Beyer. In the race, won by D’code (99 Beyer). He will be…
FTBOA Partners With Florida Coast Equipment
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association enters a long-term sponsorship agreement with Florida Coast Equipment, a farm equipment dealer and service provider. The deal begins in 2026.
Counting Stars Favored in Year's End Stakes
West Point Thoroughbreds' Counting Stars hopes to up her win count as the 2-year-old filly leads the field of nine in the $150,000 End of Year Stakes at Oaklawn Park Dec. 27.
Leading Maryland Trainer Claudio Gonzalez Expelled From Laurel Park
One of Maryland's leading trainers, Claudio Gonzalez, has been expelled from Laurel Park according to a story from the Paulick Report Tuesday. A brief statement from the Maryland Jockey Club reads, “Claudio Gonzalez violated the rules of The Maryland Jockey…
In The Hot Seat: Alessandro Marconi
Alessandro Marconi is perhaps best known for sourcing French 2,000 Guineas winner Metropolitan for just €78,000, but did you know that the Italian-born bloodstock agent can drink olive oil as if it were water? We bet you didn't. Marconi is…
Purse Overpayment, Financial “Backstop” Demands And Race-Days Hamstring Horsemen’s Agreement Negotiations
Despite efforts dating back to May, negotiations around an annual purses and race dates agreement between the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (FHBPA) and Gulfstream Park remain at an impasse. The current horsemen's agreement expires Dec. 31. This agreement…
Racing in 2036: Horseplayer Mark Stanton
What will horse racing look like in 2036 from a horseplayer. I see TDN has had some of the major power brokers respond, most of whom didn't mention anything about the gamblers. Last I checked the racetrack ecosystem, maintenance/upkeep, improvements,…
Florida Decoupling Bill Filed For 2026 Legislative Session
The first decoupling salvo of Florida's 2026 legislative session that could lead to Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs being able to cease live racing while retaining their gaming rights was fired Tuesday morning when Rep. Adam Anderson submitted a…
Silver Prince Offered In Fasig-Tipton Digital Flash Sale
Silver Prince (Cairo Prince), a late-charging runner-up behind 'TDN Rising Star presented by Hagyard' D'Code (Speightstown) in his six-furlong debut at Oaklawn Park Dec. 14, is being offered in a Fasig-Tipton Digital Flash Sale. The auction opened Tuesday and will…
FTBOA, Florida Coast Equipment Enter Partnership
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association has entered into an exclusive partnership with Florida Coast Equipment which will make Kubota the exclusive tractor, mower, utility vehicle and construction equipment sponsor of the Florida Thoroughbred industry, starting in 2026. The…