
      JEB        BUSIt
      GOVERNOR

      STATE   OF    FLORIDA

            THE         CAPITOL
      TALLAHASSEE,         FLORIDA          32399-0001

      www.flgov.com
      850-488-7146
      850-487-0801  fax

      January  2004

      Dear Thoroughbred Enthusiasts:

      Florida is proud to host the Sunslaine Millions a national - scale-sporting event at
      Gulfstrcam Park on January 24, 2004. I conamend Gulfstream Park and the Community
      of Hallandalc Beach for hosting the richest day in the history of thoroughbred racing for
      statc-brccds. Purses total $3.6 million for the eight Sunshine Millions stakcs races (four
      in Gulfstrcam and four in Santa Anita Park).

      Florida is home to some 600 thoroughbred farms and training centers, 75 percent of
      which arc located in the Ocala area. In total, the Florida horse industry generates a $6.5
      billion economic impact for the state, and generates more than 72,000 jobs.

      The Sunshine Millions provides an excellent opportunity to showcase Florida's
      spectacular thoroughbred industry. For those attending, you will experience first hand
      the beauty and excitement of the Sunshine State. For all others, the races can bc watched
      on NBC's national telecast.

      I wish the very best to the competitors and enthusiasts as the Sunshine Millions plays out
      in the Sunshine State.

      Sincerely,

      Job Bush

      (,~
      Governor's Mentoring Initiative
             BE A MENTOR. BE A BIG HELP.
           ~     1-800-825-3786



