Appeals court refuses to halt Florida barrel racing
December 13, 2011,from the USTA Communications Department
Columbus, OH — The Miami Herald is reporting on its website that betting on barrel racing can continue in the Florida Panhandle, at least until the next step in a legal challenge to the new form of pari-mutuel wagering is resolved.
Less than 24 hours after hearing oral arguments, the 1st District Court of Appeal issued a brief order denying a request by opponents to temporarily halt barrel racing in Gretna, a small town west of Tallahassee.
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