FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. An article by Kathleen Haughney in the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported that a Florida senate bill to establish destination-type casinos originally was meant to limit gambling in the Sunshine State. However, the bill was modified so much that, if enacted into law, every geographical sector of Florida can have at least [...]

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HALLANDALE, FL. On January 6, 2012, Gulfstream Park held a $51,500 Maiden Special Weight race for 3-year-old fillies at 6 furlongs on dirt. Todd Pletcher sent out first-time starter The Last Meow for Town and Country Farms. This filly is one of only three offspring from Storm Cat’s last crop and hence her name. She [...]

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. I met a barber today in his shop near the beach who is a partner with two of his friends in owning a couple of horses that train at Calder and race at nearby Calder and Gulfstream. The wiry and lively fellow looks to be in his seventies and came to the United [...]

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