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03/28/2026

Just two days away. Don't miss it!

03/22/2026

Florida’s decoupling bill that would have allowed racetracks like Gulfstream Park to drop live thoroughbred racing while keeping casino gambling died in the Senate, despite passing the House. The debate highlights the economic stakes of Florida’s $3.2B horse racing industry.

03/08/2026

02/27/2026

Without a unanimous vote to keep Lasix, the drug will be banned from horse racing entirely at the end of May.

01/27/2026

Eclipse Award champion sprinter Book 'em Danno checks out his new accommodations at Tampa Bay Downs today

01/14/2026

Today in Tallahassee, last year's discredited and defeated decoupling legislation was reintroduced in the State House of Representatives by Representative Adam Anderson (Palm Harbor). This bill, if adopted, jeopardizes the economic wellbeing of 34,000 Florida families to grant a windfall to the single Canadian citizen who owns Gulfstream Park and its casino. PLEASE LET YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE AND STATE SENATOR THAT YOU OPPOPSE House Bill 881. If you don't know your state legislators, call the office and we will help you find them.

01/13/2026

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Longtime owner, trainer and breeder and World War II veteran Harold Gross passes away at age 100 on January 4

12/31/2025

Wishing a winning -- and more importantly, a safe and healthy -- New Year to you and our extended family of KY horsemen and their staffs across the country as well as our horse owners and horseplayers across America who are the underpinning of horse racing. We can't do this without you, and we never take that for granted. Everyone have a safe New Year's Eve/Day and see you at the races in 2026! (Gwen Davis/Davis Innovation graphic)
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12/19/2025

Inside This Issue of Wire to Wire 📣 Florida Thoroughbred Leaders Unite on Key Industry Issues 📣 Read Now ⤵️
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11/22/2025

Celebrating 100 Years at Tampa Bay Downs

Opening Day is Today!

The wait is over. Our 100th anniversary season begins with the return of the nation’s top stables, world-class trainers, and elite jockeys to the track that has become a Florida racing icon.

Known for its immaculate turf course, signature palm-lined setting, and welcoming family atmosphere, Tampa Bay Downs is where history and heart meet every race.

Admission is Free!

Gates open at 11:00 AM. Post Time 12:25.

Be here for the start of something historic.

10/29/2025

10/27/2025

TBD Stable Gate open today

Breeder, owner and trainer Alejandro Mendieta grazes his 2-year-old unraced c**t My Boy Star outside of his Tampa Bay Downs barn after a 16-hour van ride from Belterra Park in Ohio. “The horses are relaxed here. It’s a good environment for them,” Mendieta said.