by Joshua LeDuff, senior director of marketing, Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park

Pompano Beach, FL — Officials representing Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park along with representatives from the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owner’s Association announced today an agreement has been executed and signed by both parties.

Details of the agreement include Isle’s plans for a 45-week racing schedule based upon a 140-day racing meet, an agreed upon annual supplement to statutory purses and arrangements for horsemen to rent stables year-round as outlined in the agreement.

As part of the agreement FSBOA will drop its pending litigation against Isle and the State of Florida’s Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering.

The agreement also includes plans to establish a five-member Race Committee with representatives from both Isle and FSBOA.

“This agreement represents a great deal of hard work from both parties involved,” said Rob Wyre, vice president and general manager at Isle. “From the day the casino opened our goal has been to integrate racing and gaming to create an unbelievable gaming experience for our guests. This agreement will solidify our relationship with the members of FSBOA and we look forward to continued success for everyone involved.”

FSBOA president Mike Deters stated, “FSBOA is very pleased with the contract that will provide stability for our horseman and maintain our Florida-bred stakes program. Both sides worked hard to reach an agreement. Through this process, FSBOA has established a very good working relationship with Isle management.”