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Statement from Thoroughbred Racing Initiative senior advisor Damon Thayer after the Florida Legislature adjourned today with the Senate declining to act on a bill that would have permitted Gulfstream Park to retain its slots license without having live horse racing:"We are proud that, for the second year in a row, decoupling legislation before the Florida Legislature has been defeated by our industry-wide coalition representing owners, trainers, breeders, veterinarians, sales companies and the many small businesses that create the thoroughbred industry’s massive ecosystem. We are appreciative of the lawmakers who understand the $3.2 billion annual economic impact and 33,500 jobs at stake in Florida’s horse racing, breeding and training agribusiness."But our work is far from done. Now TRI and our coalition partners will pivot toward creating a path forward for a stronger Florida thoroughbred industry that provides long-term stability and prosperity. Let’s be clear: We want Gulfstream Park to be part of that future, but we’re also planning alternatives. This legislative offseason, we’ll be tirelessly working with our friends in the Legislature on statutes, where necessary, that will ensure the Sunshine State’s signature thoroughbred industry not just survives but thrives for decades to come." (Coglianese Photography photo of the first turn of last year's Florida Derby, where #9 Tappan Street defeated eventual Kentucky Derby winner and Horse of the Year Sovereignty (obscured in photo). TRI and our partners want to make sure there is a meaningful Florida Derby for generations to come)Rail Talk Casse Racing Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Tampa Bay Downs HBPA, Inc. OBS - Ocala Breeders' Sales Ocala Stud Farm National HBPA The Pressbox ... See MoreSee Less

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With decoupling legislation, which would have crippled Florida's thoroughbred racing and breeding industries, defeated for this legislative session, TRI and our coalition partners that include the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and Tampa Bay Downs HBPA, Inc. now look ahead to the future. Let's be clear: Our first hope is that includes Gulfstream Park, while maintaining our 20-year-old agreement -- voted for by the public -- that allows the track to have slots as long as the track has live horse racing. But we must also look at alternatives for a path forward to keep Florida thoroughbred racing and breeding not just alive but to thrive for decades to come. This involves stakeholders working in unison.📸Coglianese Photography Damon Thayer OBS - Ocala Breeders' Sales Casse Racing Ocala Stud Farm National HBPA Rail Talk The Pressbox ... See MoreSee Less

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14 Mar

2nd Virginia Derby/Oaks Day at @ColonialDowns with good cast in the feature providing excellent #NHC26 Day 2 fodder as 4th mandatory. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky!

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13 Mar

Sr advisor @damon_thayer's statement below on behalf of TRI after #decoupling dies in @FLSenate as legislature adjourns #GoodDay #MuchMoreToDo

"We are proud that, for the second year in a row, decoupling legislation before the Florida Legislature has been defeated by our

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