2023 -- Drone Video of Pompano Park Harness Track Being Torn Down

Описание: I am the grandson of Veral Bowman, a semi-famous trainer and driver from Canada and Pompano Beach since the 1980s. I also worked at Pompano Harness for a number of years as a part-time starting gate driver. I am also a photographer and drone operator.

Clarke Bowman http://www.clarkebowmanphotography.com


Pompano Park Harness Horse Track has been a landmark in Pompano Beach, Florida since the 1960s. Thousands of people have moved to South Florida over the years for horse racing in Pompano, including my grandparents and father. Horse racing put Pompano Beach on the map -- without horse racing, Pompano Beach would never be the city that it is today.

The racetrack ownership changed hands over the years from casino to casino, until finally it was approved for a casino to have slot machines. From there, it was only a matter of time until the track's permanent closing. That last race happened in April of 2022.

And the new casino has great development plans for the large stable and paddock and track area that used to be loved and cherished by horsemen and fans of the sport.

I was lucky enough to capture incredible 4K footage of the grandstands before it was completely demolished, and the paddock area.

I am a Part 107 FAA-certified drone pilot, all FAA height restrictions were followed, and no laws were broken in the recording of this video. This video is NOT monetized, and I do not claim the rights to any music or audio used in this video. I only want to memorialize and capture the beauty of Pompano Harness Track and what it means to me and so many others.

LONG LIVE THE POMP!

Clarke Bowman http://www.clarkebowmanphotography.com



Song used:
"Thinking In Silence" - Ashot Danielyan