BY SARAH WELK BAYNUM

Andrew Vanlangendonck has a storied history in the racehorse world and is now the Rehabilitation Manager for Dr. Rullan's Equine Performance and Innovative Center.

BY BROCK SHERIDAN

Florida-breds Munnys Gold and Spirit Wind are the morning line favorites among eight fillies and mares set for the Grade 3 Honorable Miss Handicap at Saratoga Race Course Wednesday. While Munnys Gold is the 2-1 program favorite and Spirit Wind is listed as the 3-1 second choice, neither have been assigned to carry the top weight in the six-furlong contest with a purse of $200,000.

The Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources held its annual Straughn Seminar at the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association on July 18. FTBOA Associate Vice President of Membership Services and Events Tammy A. Gantt shared the economic impact of the industry with participants, its importance when approaching legislators and how the economics of a racetrack and incentive programs work for breeders, owners and stakeholders. 

Long-time Florida horseman Milton S. Hendry passed away in Crystal River, Fla., on Thursday, June 27. He was 82.

The native of Bay Springs, Miss., loved horses all his life and first became professionally involved with show horses, reining horses and barrel racing.