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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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