Texas Commission Repeals Historical Racing
Andy Gardiner questions impact of changed Seminole Compact, gambling bill
Senate President Andy Gardiner says he’s still unclear whether changes made this week to the proposed gambling deal between the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida would violate an existing deal between the two. “We probably have to get some revenue estimating numbers to find out,” he told reporters after Thursday’s floor session. “There are […]
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Stallion Season Bids to Aid Disabled Jockeys
Jacks Or Better Farm’s Awesome Banner, Fellowship Targeting Fountain Of Youth
Jacks or Better Farm's Awesome Banner and Fellowship are both being pointed to the $400,000 Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park Feb. 27, reported trainer Stanley Gold Thursday morning. Awesome Banner is undefeated in three starts, including back-to-back dominating … Continue reading →
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Matt Shirk urges Angela Corey to change position on death penalty for James Rhodes
Public Defender Matt Shirk sent a letter on Thursday to State Attorney Angela Corey, urging her to reconsider seeking the death penalty of James Rhodes, saying that Corey’s position demonstrates a “disregard” of the wishes of the victim’s mother that is “troubling” to the public defender. Rhodes, charged with murder of a store clerk in 2013, has been for […]
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Breeders’ Cup Presents Connections: Harrigan’s Work Unseen But Impactful
You won't see Bill Harrigan's name on a track program very often, even though he's had his hands on more than two dozen Grade 1 winners over the years. They include horses like Belmont Stakes winner Tonalist, Donn Handicap winner … Continue reading →
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Protecting Foals From Environmental Contaminants
When a foal is born, it goes from being in a confined space, protected from foreign germs, diseases, fungus and other threats to being cast out into a world full of potential contaminants. While colostrum helps to jump-start their immune … Continue reading →
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Pope on Donald Trump: Anyone who wants border walls isn’t Christian
Asked about Donald Trump‘s views on immigration, Pope Francis said Thursday that anyone who wants to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border isn’t Christian. Trump, a leading U.S. Republican presidential candidate, has promised to build a wall along the Mexican border from Texas to California and expel 11 million people who are in the […]
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Freshman Sires of 2016: Part 1
Child time-sharing bill goes before full Senate
The Florida Senate on Thursday began considering a bill creating a legal presumption that parents deserve equal time with their children after a divorce. A vote on the measure (SB 250) could take place next week. In sum, it says starting with the assumption of 50-50 time-sharing at the beginning of custody cases is in […]
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