Three students from the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine have received financial awards from Gulfstream Park, a Thoroughbred racetrack in Hallandale Beach, Fla., to further their equine studies.

Established after the death of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, the award program is in its third year. One of a family of racetracks owned by Magna Entertainment Corp., the park provides $12,500 in financial assistance as well as professional mentoring through the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) to two senior UF veterinary students committed to pursuing a career in equine medicine and surgery