Mike Dini is a thoroughbred owner, trainer and breeder who also serves as president of the Tampa Bay Downs HBPA. He employs 23 people for his stable of 40 horses.
Florida’s thoroughbred horse industry plays a crucial role in the state’s rural economy, supporting 33,500 jobs and generating $3.24 billion in economic impact.
Thoroughbred industry is part of Florida’s rural renaissance Read More »
The Florida Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry provides one of the state’s most robust agri-businesses, with 33,500 jobs and $3.24 billion in annual economic impact. To put that in perspective: All collegiate athletics in the state account for a $3.1 billion contribution.
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Thoroughbred Racing Initiative Getting news traction across the country Read More »
The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative (TRI) has been launched to oppose Florida’s decoupling bills, which threaten the future of live horse racing by allowing Gulfstream Park to retain its gaming license without conducting races. Led by industry figures like David O’Farrell and Mark Casse, TRI aims to unite the Thoroughbred industry and provide funding to fight
Thoroughbred Racing Initiative Launched to Fight Decoupling Read More »
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.
Longtime Kentucky state senator Damon Thayer and Ocala Stud general manager David O’Farrell join Rail Talk to announce the creation of the Thoroughbred Racing Initiative, an alliance of major stakeholders organizing to stop the potentially devastating decoupling efforts in Florida.
