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FTBOA Gala 2024 Highlights

FTBOA Gala 2024 Highlights

FTBOA Gala 2024 Highlights

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May 7, 2024

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  • Florida-bred Thoroughbred Classic of Course, ridden by jockey Jonathan Ocasio, gallops on the outside at Gulfstream Park. With two horses galloping at his neck on the inside, (Steppe and fellow Florida-bred Roar of the Beast), Classic of Course and Ocasio held the lead to win the 2025 Awesome Banner overnight handicap. (Photo: ©Lauren King)
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  • Florida-bred Thoroughbred Taj Mahal, ridden by Sheldon Russell, stretches out to the wire at Laurel Park, fighting off Let’s Go Lando who applies pressure from the outside. Taj Mahal and Russell held the lead, winning the 2026 Miracle Wood. (Photo: ©Maryland Jockey Club)
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  • Graphic for the “President’s Remarks” segment on FTBOA.com. The graphic consists of a photograph of racehorses breaking from a starting gate (Photo: ©Coglianese). The background of the sky has been replaced with a soft dark blue to light blue gradient. The sign over the gate reads, “Breaking from the Gate.” To the left of the image, a circular frame features a picture of FTBOA President, Valerie Dailey. Next to her, script font reads in bright yellow, “Prez Says.”
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    Flood Zone Takes Tampa Bay Downs Allowance

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