Kentucky's Racing Triumph, Florida's Decoupling Fight
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People Mentioned
- Kevin Kerstein - He was discussing upcoming programs and races at Churchill Downs.
- Adam Keegan - Co-chaired a task force with Damon Thayer that looked into the paramutual tax system in Kentucky.
- David O'Farrell (Ocala Stud) - Part of the coalition fighting decoupling in Florida.
- Don Green (DJ Stable) - Part of the coalition fighting decoupling in Florida.
- Mark Casse (Hall of Fame Trainer) - Part of the coalition fighting decoupling in Florida.
- Barry Eisman - Part of the coalition fighting decoupling in Florida.
- Erin Wellman (Eclipse Thoroughbreds) - Part of the coalition fighting decoupling in Florida.
- Corey Johnson - Consulting with the Iowa HBPA on proposed legislation to improve racing economics in Iowa.
Organizations & Institutions
- Michigan State University - Damon Thayer's alma mater.
- Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund (KTDF) - Received significant funding in the last fiscal year, contributing to the state's racing circuit.
- Kentucky Breeders Incentive Fund - Received significant funding in the last fiscal year.
- Gulfstream Park - Mentioned as spending money on legislative campaigns and attempting to pass a decoupling bill in Florida.
- Thoroughbred Racing Initiative - Formed to protect the Florida breeding industry from decoupling efforts.
- Ocala Breeders' Sales - Part of the coalition fighting decoupling in Florida.
- Gulfstream Horsemen - Part of the coalition fighting decoupling in Florida.
- Tampa Horsemen - Part of the coalition fighting decoupling in Florida.
- Iowa HBPA - Consulting with Damon Thayer and Corey Johnson on legislation to improve racing economics in Iowa.
Websites & Online Resources
- Thoroughbred Racing Initiative (Facebook, Twitter, website mentioned) - A resource for people to learn more about the efforts to fight decoupling in Florida and to contribute to their lobbying efforts.
Other Resources
- HHr Bill (2021) - Legislation passed in Kentucky that significantly contributed to the positive changes in racing purses and structure in the state.
- Racing Symposium - An event in Arizona where Damon Thayer will be part of a panel discussing racing in different states.
- Prairie Meadows - A racetrack in Iowa where Damon Thayer and Corey Johnson are consulting on legislation to improve its economics.