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Monmouth Meet: Down From 2010, Up From 2009

Business at Monmouth Park this year expectedly dropped after what appears to be a one-time "Elite Meet" last year, but average daily figures were still much higher than those recorded for the comparable 2009 meet.

Jersey Handle Up $123M With 50% Fewer Dates

The consolidation of Thoroughbred racing at Monmouth Park this year led to a $123 million increase in total handle despite 50% fewer racing dates, New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority officials said Nov. 21.

Robinson of NJSEA Elected to NTRA Board

Dennis Robinson, president and chief executive officer of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, was elected to the NTRA board of directors as the Eastern region racetrack representative.

NJ Racing Interests Seek 'Diversification'

A second "summit meeting" on horse racing and gaming was held in New Jersey Sept. 10.

News Feature: Frying Plan

Movement to fix racing's flawed revenue model hits the wall.

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Monmouth Park Meet Enjoys Record Gains

Reduced racing days results in record gains at Monmouth Park's "elite summer meet."

Round Table Sounds Optimism, Cooperation

Participants in The Jockey Club Round Table Aug. 22 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., sought to convey optimism and opportunity in the face of declines in many facets of the Thoroughbred industry.

Live Streaming for Jockey Club Round Table

For the first time, The Jockey Club will provide live video streaming of the Aug. 22 Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Jersey Horsemen: 'We Are Not Going Quietly'

About 150 members of the harness racing community met at Meadowlands July 29 to discuss their options in the wake of a recent report that suggests racing at the New Jersey track is no longer viable under state ownership.

Monmouth Park Meet Called 'Game-Changer'

There is a buzz around Monmouth Park, which opens May 22 for an experimental meet during which purses will average about $1 million a day.

Monmouth Meeting Shows Attendance Gains

Monmouth Park concluded its 2009 meeting Sept. 27 showing a significant gain in average attendance, even as wagering followed what has become this year's national downward trend.