A last-ditch effort to save harness horse racing at Pompano Park came up short on Wednesday, meaning the likely end of a decades-old tradition at Florida’s last remaining track.
State Rep. Dan Daley led the charge to block a provision that allows Isle Casino Pompano Park to drop live racing and continue to offer other slots and poker.
With a massive redevelopment project planned, the Isle Casino Pompano Park, which is owned by Caesars Entertainment, would have little incentive to preserve harness racing if not required by law, Daley said.
“The horsemen have no leverage,” said Daley, whose family is active in harness racing.
