FTBOA, Ocala Jockey Club Event to Offer $1,000 Award

The Ocala Jockey Club International Three-Day Event organizers and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' & Owners' Association have created a new award designed to highlight the success of retired racehorses in second careers. The $1,000 award will go to the top-placed Florida-connected horse and rider competing in the Three Day Event at Ocala Jockey Club Nov. 15-18.

“The FTBOA believes the care and support of retired Thoroughbreds is a common sense responsibility shared by all who participate in the racing and breeding industry,” said FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell. “This high profile, award winning event is among several that support and promote the versatility and marketability of retired thoroughbreds.

Kicked off in 2016, the event provided $15,000 in prize funds to participating Thoroughbreds, to promote the transition of off-track Thoroughbreds to second careers. The FTBOA was involved from the inception.

 

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