A long awaited form of entertainment may soon be coming to Hamilton County —Quarter Horse racing.The owner of the proposed Hamilton Downs has received from the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering a permit for Quarter Horse racing. Hamilton Downs was proposed by Richmond Entertainment, which also owns the Hamilton Jai Alai and Poker facility in Jasper that opened in 2005, and located near Interstate 75 in Jasper. The horse track will be built on separate land located on CR 143, just off I-75 in Jennings.It has been reported that the proposed design of the track will include a one-mile track with a 550-yard chute for Quarter Horse races and a seating area capable of holding 3,000 patrons. Any persons who feel they will be affected by this permitting decision may petition the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Quarter Horse racing was last held in Florida in 1991 at Pompano Park.
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