SCF, Inc. v. Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, Inc. etc.

Florida-grown thoroughbred racehorses, and the prize money they earn, underlie this dispute involving a breeder, the industry association that controls in-state thoroughbred racing, and the Florida agency providing regulatory oversight. The question we address is whether the breeder has legal standing to challenge the annual plan for distribution of owners’ and breeders’ awards as non-compliant with statutory requirements.

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Ocala is the county seat- of Marion County, Florida, both of which promote their North Florida community as the “Horse Capital of the World™ due to its rich history of…