David O’Farrell, a third-generation Florida horseman and general manager of Ocala Stud, warns that House Bill 105 and Senate Bill 408 threaten Florida’s thoroughbred racing industry by allowing Gulfstream Park’s parent company to operate a casino without live racing. This “decoupling” would dismantle a $3.24 billion industry supporting 33,500 jobs, benefiting out-of-state gambling interests while devastating Florida’s racing legacy. O’Farrell urges lawmakers to reject the bills, protect Florida’s thoroughbred heritage, and prevent economic losses to rival states like Kentucky.
Click the link below to read the full article by David O’Farrell
https://www.ftboa.com/floridas-thoroughbred-legacy-under-attack
