Harness racing resembles a scene from the iconic film “Ben-Hur,” where racers ride in two-wheel carts pulled by horses. The harness racing industry directly employs about 5,000 people in Florida and provides income to thousands more in supporting industries, she said. The Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association has been in negotiations with Pompano Park about the future of racing, but the gambling legislation announced last week “upset the balance of power,” Jackson said.
