- March 24, 2015
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Fasig-Tipton’s move to Gulfstream Park for the Florida Sale a hit first time out by Michael Compton Location, Location, Location. adhering to the number one rule in real estate paid off handsomely for...
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- April 06, 2016
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Stroud’s Lane Farm boasts promising stallion roster By Julie Hazelwood Castro " 'Wild Bill Hickok,' ‘the sagebrush trail…,' " real estate attorney Murray Stroud said. "there...
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- February 07, 2017
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Tristan de Meric is making his own way in the Thoroughbred business By Erin Shea PINHOOKING AND PREPARING young horses for the racetrack are not easy. Not only does one need a good eye for what makes a...
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- March 21, 2017
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John and Leslie Malone revitalize Bridlewood By Alicia Wincze Hughes GEORGE ISAACS KNEW. The longtime general manager of Bridlewood Farm acknowledges how preposterous it sounds to admit such a claim in...
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- April 04, 2017
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Warren J. Harang III grows horses and sugar in Cajun Country By Gary McMillen A SHARED CHARACTERISTIC of farmers, ranchers, and horsemen is they don’t like to waste time. The clock is always ticking, and...
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- February 03, 2015
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Eddie Plesa Jr. rewarded with Itsmyluckyday by Steve Haskin Like many other trainers, Eddie Plesa Jr. believes in karma, good luck charms, and whatever other-worldly powers that might give his horses an...
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- February 07, 2012
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Longtime trainer Junior Serna keeps sending out winners by Bill Giauque Now in his sixth decade as a horseman, Junior Serna of Ocala, Fla., and Lambholm South could best be described as a “stayer.” A stayer...
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- March 05, 2012
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Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co. key to Central Florida horsemen by Deirdre B. Biles The Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.’s mission is simple, according to Mike O’Farrell, who has served as the Central Florida auction...
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- April 27, 2016
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Adena Springs South expands under Frank Stronach by Julie Hazelwood Castro Stronach Stables is among the most recognized racing outfits throughout the United States and Canada. A common thread connecting...
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- February 03, 2016
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Florida breeders have a lot of new stallions to choose from in 2016 by Evan Hammonds One sign of an improving economy is when fresh product enters the marketplace to meet potential demand. In the case...
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- April 26, 2011
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What started as a couple of extravagant gifts has prompted a lifelong passion for horses for Harmony Training Center owner Theresa Moore, who became involved in Thoroughbred racing and breeding through...
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- February 25, 2015
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Bill and Janet Grube put roots in Ocala by Michael Compton Bill and Janet Grube, owners of Destiny Oaks of Ocala, don’t believe in luck. But as the name of their farm suggests, they do believe in destiny...
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- December 17, 2013
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Northwest Stud makes a commitment to excellence by Michael Compton Nestled on 250 acres inside the sprawling Nelson Jones Training Center near Ocala, Fla., Northwest Stud opened its gates for business...
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- January 28, 2014
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Helen and Joe Barbazon step up for Florida at Pleasant Acres by Michael Compton Destiny, some believe, is not a matter of chance but of choice. For Joe and Helen Barbazon of Pleasant Acres Farm near Morriston...
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- March 10, 2016
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Fred Taylor Jr. makes ownership affordable through Mojo Racing by Lenny ShuLman For nearly 19 years Fred Taylor Jr. has worked at Southwest airlines, which built a reputation as a low-cost carrier that...
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- March 12, 2013
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Jonathan Sheppard keeps on moving and winning by Esther Marr On a blustery day in late February, Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard made a sidetrip to Kentucky, taking a rare break from his demanding...
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- March 08, 2011
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Sometimes it pays to be contrarian. While other operations have contracted over the past few years, Tom Simon’s Vinery has gotten aggressive. It has supported its young stallions More Than Ready and Congrats...
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- March 26, 2013
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Terry Gabriel instills teamwork at Pelican State Thoroughbreds by Gary McMillen Terry Gabriel has mastered the art of deception. In his role of owner and manager of Pelican State Thoroughbreds, Gabriel...
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- December 06, 2011
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Oklahoma telecom mogul hits with Caleb’s Posse, takes equity interest in Three Chimneys Stallions Everett Dobson became a leader in the telecommunications industry by learning every aspect of the business...
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- December 30, 2015
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Hal Queen breeds royalty by Julie Hazelwood Castro Harold “Hal” Queen has gone from horseplayer to trainer to the proud owner of a homebred champion and Breeders’ Cup World Championships winner. Auspicious...
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- June 02, 2017
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Starting Point Thoroughbreds a hit for Willy North and Stuart Morris By Cynthia McFarland STARTING POINT THOROUGHBREDS may be a fresh name in the consignor ranks, but the face behind it is hardly new to...
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- February 05, 2013
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Plain-talking Eddie Plesa Jr. may be having his lucky day By Mike Berardino Like her husband, Laurie Plesa grew up around Thoroughbred horse racing. Her father, Joe Servis, was a Hall of Fame jockey. Her...
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- January 19, 2012
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By Bill Giauque Ocala Stud roars back among top breeders. Ocala Stud is the setting for the longest-running Thoroughbred epic in Florida, which features tragedy and triumph, struggle and success. The story...
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- February 08, 2011
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Retirement is a dirty word to Harold Queen. The 75-year-old Florida resident said he works “seven days a week” and doesn’t plan to stop “until I’m dead.” While many men his age in the Sunshine State are...
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- February 07, 2018
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Third generation of O’Farrells carry the ball at Ocala Stud By Lenny Shulman HISTORY ISN’T ALWAYS FLASHY. Of course, there are highlights, but strung out over many years, the institutions that survive...
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