Thoroughbreddailynews.com – Governor DeSantis’s Stand Alters Florida’s Decoupling Debate, But the Battle Continues
In a pivotal development for Florida’s horse racing industry, Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly opposed…
Horseracingnation.com – Florida House to Consider Decoupling Legislation Amid Governor’s Veto Threat
The Florida House of Representatives is scheduled to debate a decoupling bill next week that…
DRF.com – Florida House Advances Decoupling Bill Amid Senate Delay
On April 15, 2025, the Florida House Commerce Committee voted 17-9 to advance a bill…
Bloodhorse.com – Florida House Advances Decoupling Legislation as Senate Postpones Hearing
The Florida House Commerce Committee approved an amended bill (HB 1467) that includes provisions for…
Thoroughbreddailynews.com – Governor DeSantis Reaffirms Support for Florida’s Horse Racing Industry at OBS Event
In a surprise visit to the Ocala Breeders’ Sales (OBS) Spring Sale on April 17,…
DRF.com – Governor DeSantis Publicly Supports Florida Horsemen in Decoupling Dispute
In a recent statement, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed his support for the state’s horse…
Horseracingnation.com – Governor DeSantis Reaffirms Support for Florida’s Horse Racing Industry at OBS Event
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently visited the Ocala Breeders’ Sales (OBS) Spring Sale to express…
Bloodhorse.com – DeSantis’ Opposition to Decoupling Offers Hope to Florida’s Thoroughbred Industry
In a recent visit to the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Spring Sale, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis…
Video: Gov. DeSantis Stands with Florida’s Horse Industry Against Decoupling Threat
Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Ocala Breeders’ Sale auction grounds Thursday morning (April 17), saying…
Press Release: Gov. DeSantis tells OBS horsemen: “Count me as one who will not look favorably on (decoupling ) legislation”
Governor Ron DeSantis strongly opposed decoupling legislation that would allow Gulfstream Park to operate without…
TRI’s Thayer comments on April 15 legislative action on decoupling bills
Comments from TRI Senior Advisor Damon Thayer after the Florida House of Representatives’ Commerce Committee…
Florida’s Thoroughbred Racing Heritage Faces Threat from Proposed Legislation
In a compelling column for the Tampa Bay Times, Jessica Steinbrenner, daughter of the late…
Florida Legislature Considers Decoupling Live Racing from Casino Operations at Gulfstream Park
The Florida Legislature is deliberating a significant change to the state’s horse racing industry through…
Preserving Florida’s Equine Legacy: David O’Farrell’s Stand Against Decoupling Legislation
In a heartfelt letter to the editor published by the Ocala Gazette, David O’Farrell, General…
Florida’s Horse Racing Heritage at Risk: The Perils of Decoupling Legislation
David O’Farrell, a third-generation horseman and general manager of Ocala Stud Farm, warns against Florida’s…
Florida Senate Committee Advances Decoupling Bill with Amended Seven-Year Transition Period
The Florida Senate Committee on Regulated Industries approved Senate Bill 408, a contentious piece of…
Florida Senate Committee Advances Decoupling Bill Amid Industry Opposition
On April 1, the Florida Senate Regulated Industries Committee voted 5-2 to advance Senate Bill…
Florida Senate Committee Advances Decoupling Bill with Seven-Year Racing Guarantee for Gulfstream Park
A Florida Senate committee has advanced a bill that would allow Gulfstream Park to operate…
Florida Senate Committee Pushes Forward on Controversial Decoupling Bill
A Florida Senate committee voted to advance Senate Bill 408, which would remove the requirement…
Insights and Analyses from HRRN’s Equine Forum – March 29, 2025
The Tampa Bay Downs Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association (Tampa Bay Downs HBPA) has intensified…
Tampa Bay Downs HBPA Stands Firm Against Florida’s Decoupling Legislation
The Tampa Bay Downs Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association (Tampa Bay Downs HBPA) has intensified…
Video: Mark Casse: Just the training of horses in Ocala has huge impact on local economy
Dual Hall of Famer Mark Casse, who operates one of the largest thoroughbred training centers…
Video: Florida House Committee Passes Decoupling Bill
This week on Rail Talk! Joe Bianca and Jon Green are back from Ocala, and…
National HBPA CEO Eric Hamelback Addresses Florida Decoupling Bill and NYT Article in Quarterly Letter
The Florida House of Representatives’ Commerce Committee recently approved House Bill 105 with a 13-7…
Florida House Committee Advances Decoupling Legislation Amid Industry Concerns
The Florida House of Representatives’ Commerce Committee recently approved House Bill 105 with a 13-7…
Florida House Committee Advances Controversial Decoupling Bill, Threatening Thoroughbred Racing Industry
On March 17, 2025, the Florida House Commerce Committee approved House Bill 105 with a…
Florida Horsemen Face Uphill Battle Against Gulfstream Park’s Decoupling Proposal
The Florida horse racing community is grappling with a legislative proposal that threatens the future…
DAVID O’FARRELL: Florida’s Thoroughbred Legacy Under Attack
David O’Farrell, a third-generation Florida horseman and general manager of Ocala Stud, warns that House…
Video: Randy Hartley: ‘It takes 20 people to take care of 40 horses’
Prominent 2-year-old trainer and consignor Randy Hartley of Hartley/DeRenzo Thoroughbreds shares just how labor intensive…
Video: Bill Russell DVM on Peterson Smith Equine Hospital: $22M annual sales, 130 employees, $7M payroll
Powerful testimony from veterinarian Bill Russell, a partner in Ocala’s Peterson Smith Equine Hospital, at…