Backstretch being evicted at Pompano Park

Pompano Beach, FL – All trainers, caretakers and their horses in the backstretch at Eldorado’s Isle Pompano Park Racetrack have been told that they must vacate the premises by March 31, 2020.

The notices were sent out to the horsemen and women at Pompano Park early Thursday afternoon. The flyers posted around the backstretch state: “Closure Notice….For the safety and security of all, the backstretch will be closing March 31. All dorms and barns need to be vacated by March 31.”

Dein Spriggs, President of the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association said that “The horse people in the backstretch and their horses at Pompano Park should be left right where they are. The backstretch is the safest place for them right now.”

It has been noted that other harness racing tracks throughout the United States and Canada will not accept any horses from out of state. There are not many facilities in Florida that have the room at this point in the season for the hundreds of horses, their caretakers and trainers to move to.

“We are trying to work things out,” Spriggs said. “Yet, the casino is set to reopen on April 15.”

By Steve Wolf for Harnesslink