February 8, 2024 Edition

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Economic Impact Study Confirms Florida's Equine Power as a Top National Horse Industry

BY STEVE KOCH


OCALA, FL- According to the recently released American Horse Council Foundation 2023 Equine Economic Impact Study, the Florida equine industry contributes $12.8 billion to the Florida economy.


Florida Thoroughbreds contribute $3.24 billion annually to the Florida economy, more than one-quarter of that horsepower.


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Inside This Issue



Economic Impact Study


Florida-breds El Principito, Everdoit Look to Upset Sam F. Davis


Hope In Him Tries to Add to Florida-bred Record in Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint


• Florida-breds in Stakes


• Florida Stallion Progeny


• Florida Breeders' List



• W2W Business Place

The Florida Horse Podcast

Tammy A. Gantt talks about the Retired Racehorse Project with Executive Director Kirsten Green

E34 – Retired Racehorse Project


Host Tammy A. Gantt talks about the market-based approach of the Retired Racehorse Project with Executive Director Kirsten Green.

Florida-bred El Principito – Lauren King Photo

Florida-breds El Principito, Everdoit Look to Upset Sam F. Davis

BY BROCK SHERIDAN


Florida-breds El Principito and Everdoit attempt to earn qualifying points towards a starting position in the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve when they face the starter in the Grade 3 Sam F. Davis.

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Florida-bred Hope in Him – Lauren King Photo

Hope in Him Tries to Add to Florida-bred Record in Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint

BY BROCK SHERIDAN


Since the inaugural running of the Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint in 2010, Florida-breds have maintained a stellar record in the five-furlong test-winning five of the 13 editions.

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Monday: Florida Stallion Series Rogueish

Wednesday: Board Member  Valerie Dailey


Milestone Watch


Jockey Scott Spieth is approaching a personal milestone of 5,000 Thoroughbred career wins in North America (US and Canada). Through racing Thursday, Feb. 8, Spieth was at 4,997 wins. He has no scheduled mounts.

Scott Spieth – SV Photography

Saturday, February 10

All Times Eastern

Florida-bred Dreaming of Snow – SV Photography

Tampa Bay Downs

$50,000 Minaret S.

[Race 7, 3:43 p.m.]

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

........ Dream Concert (#1)

........ Dreaming of Snow (#5)

........ Flag Woman (#7)

........ Poiema (#8)

 

Gulfstream Park

$125,000 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint S.

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

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

4-year-olds and older, 5 furlongs turf

........ Hope In Him (#5)

 

Tampa Bay Downs

$75,000 Pelican S.

Plus $25,000 FTBOA Florida-bred Win Bonus

[Race 8, 4:15 p.m.]

4-year-olds and older, 6 furlongs

........ Mish (#5)

 

Tampa Bay Downs

$200,000 Sam F. Davis S. (Grade 3)

Plus $50,000 FTBOA Florida-bred Win Bonus

[Race 10, 5:15 p.m.]

3-year-olds, 1 1/16 miles

........ El Principito (#1)

........ Everdoit (#8)

 

Santa Anita

$100,000 San Marcos S. (Grade 3)

[Race 9, 7:00 p.m.]

4-year-olds and older, 1 ¼ miles turf

........ Irish Prophet (#2)


Sunday, February 11

All Times Eastern

Florida-bred Boo Boo Kitty – Coady Photography

Gulfstream Park

$100,000 Ladies’ Turf Sprint

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

[Race 9, 4:07 p.m.]

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

........ Stone Silent (#1)

........ Fulminate (#3)

........ Baby Steps (#4)

........ Boo Boo Kitty (#6)


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