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In a pivotal development for Florida’s horse racing industry, Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly opposed proposed decoupling legislation that would allow Gulfstream Park to operate its casino without hosting live horse races. Speaking at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales (OBS) April sale, DeSantis emphasized his commitment to protecting Florida’s signature industries, stating he would not favor legislation that could harm them.

The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative — an industry collaboration created to fight for live horse racing in Florida and elsewhere in the United States — officially launched today.

“I think if we kill it this year, the legislature will be tired of dealing with it,” TRI senior advisor Damon Thayer tells Steve Byk. “There will be new members next year, and I think the remaining members will be ready for a new and positive outlook for the future of Florida racing. Our coalition is ready to offer those solutions.”

The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative — an industry collaboration created to fight for live horse racing in Florida and elsewhere in the United States — officially launched today.

In a pivotal development for Florida’s horse racing industry, Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly opposed proposed decoupling legislation that would allow Gulfstream Park to operate its casino without hosting live horse races. Speaking at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales (OBS) April sale, DeSantis emphasized his commitment to protecting Florida’s signature industries, stating he would not favor legislation that could harm them.

In a pivotal development for Florida’s horse racing industry, Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly opposed proposed decoupling legislation that would allow Gulfstream Park to operate its casino without hosting live horse races. Speaking at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales (OBS) April sale, DeSantis emphasized his commitment to protecting Florida’s signature industries, stating he would not favor legislation that could harm them.

In a pivotal development for Florida’s horse racing industry, Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly opposed proposed decoupling legislation that would allow Gulfstream Park to operate its casino without hosting live horse races. Speaking at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales (OBS) April sale, DeSantis emphasized his commitment to protecting Florida’s signature industries, stating he would not favor legislation that could harm them.

In a pivotal development for Florida’s horse racing industry, Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly opposed proposed decoupling legislation that would allow Gulfstream Park to operate its casino without hosting live horse races. Speaking at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales (OBS) April sale, DeSantis emphasized his commitment to protecting Florida’s signature industries, stating he would not favor legislation that could harm them.

The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative — an industry collaboration created to fight for live horse racing in Florida and elsewhere in the United States — officially launched today.

Excerpts from TRI senior advisor Damon Thayer’s conversation with Steve Byk on At The Races with Steve Byk satellite radio show Monday, May 5: