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Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse: “Decoupling would be an economic disaster” #FTBOA #NoToDecoupling

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Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse: “Decoupling would be an economic disaster” - FTBOA
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March 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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DeSantis Reaffirms Support for #FloridaThoroughbred Industry at #OBSApril #NoToDecoupling

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DeSantis Reaffirms Support for Florida Thoroughbred Industry at OBS - FTBOA
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April 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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The FTBOA has repeatedly defeated misguided attempts to decouple Thoroughbred horse racing thanks to the collective efforts of advocates, industry leaders and state officials. Together, we can defend horse racing again. Follow FTBOA.com for updates. #FTBOA #FloridaThoroughbreds #NoToDecoupling
February 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Allowing a Casino at Gulfstream Park Without Live Horse Racing Would Devastate Families Like Mine #FTBOA #NoToDecoupling

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Allowing a Casino at Gulfstream Park Without Live Horse Racing Would Devastate Families Like Mine - FTBOA
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March 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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#FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell Legislative Update #NoToDecoupling

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FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell Legislative Update - FTBOA
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April 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Inside This Issue of Wire to Wire
• #FloridaStallion Spotlight: Colonel Liam
• Open Letter From OBS to Industry on Florida Decoupling Legislation #FloridaThoroughbreds #NoToDecoupling
• #FloridaBred Old Homestead in Colonel Power
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Florida stallion, Colonel Liam of Ocala Stud, poses proudly for a photo - Photo: ©Louise Reinagel
February 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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New Bill Threatens Live Horse Racing in Florida, Critics Worried it Will Hurt Industry and Revenue #FTBOA #FloridaThoroughbreds #NoToDecoupling #FloridaHorse #HB105

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New Bill Threatens Live Horse Racing in Florida, Critics Worried it Will Hurt Industry and Revenue - FTBOA
BY SENAIT GEBREGIORGIS (Wesh 2 News) MARION COUNTY, Fla. (Wesh 2)—A new bill in Florida is sparking debate over the future of the state's horse racing industry. .embed-container { position: relative...
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February 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Ocala Mayor Marciano Letter in Opposition of Decoupling #FTBOA #NoToDecoupling

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Ocala Mayor Marciano Letter in Opposition of Decoupling - FTBOA
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March 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Tampa Bay HBPA Interview With #FTBOA Member Jayson Werth #FloridaThoroughbreds #NoToDecoupling

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Tampa Bay HBPA Interview With FTBOA Member Jayson Werth - FTBOA
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February 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Decoupling Stalled. #FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell Thanks Leaders for Continued Support of #FloridaThoroughbreds

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Decoupling Stalled. FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell Thanks Leaders for Continued Support of Florida Thoroughbreds - FTBOA
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May 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Open Letter From OBS to the Industry on Florida Decoupling Legislation #FloridaHorse #HB105 #FTBOA #FloridaThoroughbreds #NoToDecoupling

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Open Letter From OBS to the Industry on Florida Decoupling Legislation - FTBOA
With an economic impact of more than $3.2 billion to the state, the importance of the Thoroughbred industry in Marion County, and Florida as a whole, cannot be overstated. Any action that threatens th...
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February 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Inside This Issue of Wire to Wire 🏇 📣 Decoupling Stalled Again, FTBOA Remains Vigilant 📣 🏇 Read Now ⤵️
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March 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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Gov. Ron DeSantis, “If You Put Florida First…Horse Breeding is Part of Our State’s Culture” #FTBOA #NoToDecoupling

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Gov. Ron DeSantis, "If You Put Florida First...Horse Breeding is Part of Our State's Culture" - FTBOA
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April 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Tampa Bay HBPA Doubling Down on Its Continued Opposition to Decoupling in Florida (HB 105/SB 408) - FTBOA - Jan Meehan

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Tampa Bay HBPA Doubling Down on Its Continued Opposition to Decoupling in Florida (HB 105/SB 408) - FTBOA
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March 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Inside This Issue of Wire to Wire
DeSantis Reaffirms Support for #FloridaThoroughbred Industry at #OBSApril #NoToDecoupling
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaking at the podium at the Ocala Breeders’ Sale Company auction ring. - Photo: ©Judit Seipert
April 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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The @paulickreport.bsky.social Natalie Voss details the ripple effects of decoupling:

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Voss: Florida Decoupling Could Have Ripple Effects Beyond Race Dates
Florida Thoroughbreds aren't just helping their home state's economy -- they're succeeding in open stakes outside the state
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February 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Inside This Issue of Wire to Wire 📣 #FTBOA Statement on HB 881 Passage from House Commerce Committee ✍️ Read Now ⤵️
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🏇 #FloridaHorse #NoToDecoupling #FloridaBred #Wire2Wire #HorseRacing 📸 ©Aneese
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February 3, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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Inside This Issue of #Wire2Wire
• Lightning City Loaded with #FloridaBreds Headed by Sol Hope
• Voss: Florida Decoupling Could Have Ripple Effects Beyond Race Dates @paulickreport.bsky.social @raypaulick.bsky.social #NoToDecoupling #FTBOA 
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February 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Wins define success, and Florida Thoroughbreds reign supreme. #FTBOA #NoToDecoupling
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March 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Statement by Lonny Powell CEO of the #FTBOA in response to the Florida House Commerce Committee’s approval of the PCS for #HB105

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Statement by Lonny Powell CEO of the FTBOA in response to the Florida House Commerce Committee’s approval of the PCS for HB 105 - FTBOA
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March 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Inside This Issue of Wire to Wire 📣 #FTBOA Feature: Nostalgia Is Not a Business Plan 📣 Read Now ⤵️
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🏇 #FloridaHorse #NoToDecoupling #FloridaBred #Wire2Wire #HorseRacing 📸 ©Coady
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February 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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Inside This Issue of Wire to Wire
• #FloridaBred El Potente in Frank E. Kilroe Mile
• The Florida Horse Podcast E53 – Decoupling #FTBOA #FloridaThoroughbreds #NoToDecoupling
• Frida, My Denysse Look For Florida-bred Three-Peat in Davona Dale
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Headshot of Florida-bred El Potente and jockey Hector I. Berrios after winning the Grade III $100,000 Thunder Road Stakes (2025) at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. - Benoit Photo
February 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Florida’s horse racing industry is under attack. Champion trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. is fighting to protect it. In this powerful piece, Saffie speaks out about the future of the sport, the livelihoods at stake, and the horses he loves. Read his piece: #NoToDecoupling #FTBOA #FloridaThoroughbreds
Saffie Joseph: Slot machines over stallions? Florida’s horse racing future is at risk
To me, a horse isn’t just an athlete on a track; a horse is a best friend.
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March 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Backers of the decoupling bills (HB 105/SB 408) claim that horse racing is a dying industry because foal production is down. But Florida Thoroughbreds remain an economic powerhouse. Quality and value outpace quantity. #FTBOA #NoToDecoupling
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March 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Inside This Issue of Wire to Wire 📣 Statement From #FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell on HB 881 📣 Read Now ⤵️
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🏇 #NoToDecoupling #FloridaHorse #FloridaBred #Wire2Wire #HorseRacing #EquineSpeedIsAMajorFloridaExport
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January 14, 2026 at 9:27 PM