Gretna Racing on Dec. 1 began its pari-mutuel barrel racing meet at its facility in Gretna, Fla. amid ongoing challenges to the legality of its racing license.

Gretna Racing is holding the meet under a Quarter Horse license issued Oct. 19 by the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering. It is the first pari-mutuel barrel racing in Florida and probably in the country.

Results and figures on handle for Dec. 1 could not be found on the Gretna Racing Web site. Phone calls to Gretna Racing and its affiliate Creek Entertainment Gretna were not returned.

An official of the Florida DPMW confirmed that races were held at Gretna, which is about 25 miles west of Tallahassee. Gretna Racing’s next race card is scheduled for Dec. 2

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