If you love horse racing - then you'll love horse racing with a tan! If you haven't tried it yet - consider Florida as your golden opportunity to dip your toe in the water. Every year, this sport brings a staggering $3Billion into Florida, from happy race-goers who know exactly what they want - that heady combo of sun and world class racing excitement!

Here's a fun way to remember the key Florida Race Tracks... Basically it's P-eople C-ome to G-et a T-an H-orseracing! And those first letters are for:

Pompano Park - Pompano, Calder Race Course - Miami, Gulfstream Park - Hallandale, Tampa Bay Downs - Oldsmar, and Hialeah Park - Miami. You can decide how much time you spend at the racetrack and how much in your shorts or bikini, on Florida's many beaches! One thing is sure - each of these fantastic race course options is near an equally fantastic Florida beach.

The 220 acre Calder Race Course is on the Dade-Broward county line, and is a firm favorite with many race-goers. When you make this your focus, you're only 20 minutes drive from Miami's sizzling South Beach.

If you're a true follower of the sport you'll know that those Florida's racing thoroughbreds are world famous - so that's something they have in common with the beaches!

The racing you'll see at Calder and the other Florida race courses will remain a memory, long after you've left Florida. Calder Race Course kicks off the Kentucky Derby excitement, by hosting the first race meeting of the year.

Gulfstream, Pompano, Tampa Bay Downs and Hialeah all play their part in ensuring that during the season, TV sport nearly always has horse racing featuring prominently.

But what if your view of horse racing is that you somehow need to be a "gambler" to enjoy it? You DON'T have to wager to enjoy Florida Horse Racing. Whichever race course you choose, you'll find a great family-friendly environment awaiting you, with great restaurant and other facilities. A camera is a must to record the colorful event and carnival atmosphere.

Kids (up to age 80 and above) will be thrilled by the beautiful thoroughbreds, the competitive atmosphere and the buzz of the whole event. And there's still time for the beach before bedtime...