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NJ Breeders Simply Hoping Monmouth Plan Works

NJ Breeders Simply Hoping Monmouth Plan Works

Thoroughbred breeders and owners in New Jersey hope a new summer format at Monmouth Park is successful, but they also are concerned about whether it will have a long-term positive effect.

 Thursday, March 11, 2010
NJ Racing Officials Defend Monmouth Schedule

NJ Racing Officials Defend Monmouth Schedule

New Jersey racing officials Bob Kulina and John Forbes defended Monmouth schedule changes March 9.

 Tuesday, March 09, 2010
State, Horsemen Agree on Monmouth Dates

State, Horsemen Agree on Monmouth Dates

State officials and New Jersey horse racing industry leaders said March 8 they have reached an agreement to reduce the number of racing dates at Monmouth Park this summer but boost purses to $1 million a day.

 Tuesday, March 09, 2010
NJ Plan Said To Bolster Monmouth

NJ Plan Said To Bolster Monmouth

Monmouth Park's purse structure would triple but Thoroughbred racing would cease at Meadowlands under a plan reported by the Newark Star-Ledger.

 Thursday, February 25, 2010

New Jersey Breeders Question Budget 'Veto'

The Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of New Jersey is reworking its 2010 budget, but in a Feb. 19 letter to Republican Gov. Chris Christie, the organization took issue with the governor's veto of the budget.

 Wednesday, February 24, 2010

NJ Governor Vetoes Budgets of Racing Groups

Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie used his veto power to scrap budgets for the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of New Jersey and Standardbred Breeders and Owners Aassociation of New Jersey.

 Friday, February 19, 2010

Gilbert to Serve as Rerun President

ReRun, the non-profit thoroughbred adoption program, announced Feb. 10 that Jane Gilbert has been elected as its new president.

 Wednesday, February 10, 2010

NJ Lawmakers to Consider Sports Betting Bill

Legislation that would allow New Jersey racetracks and Atlantic City casinos to accept wagers on sporting events will go before an Assembly panel the week of Feb. 8.

 Monday, February 08, 2010

Lengthy Purse Dispute Resolved in New Jersey

A battle over purse supplements for a New Jersey harness track that dates back to 2008 was resolved with the Feb. 6 announcement that purses at Freehold Raceway will increase by almost $5 million over the next year.

 Sunday, February 07, 2010

NJ Report: More Questions Than Answers

A transition committee has submitted a report that recommends statewide consolidation of the New Jersey horse racing industry, shorter Thoroughbred meets at Monmouth Park, and the opening of more off-track betting parlors.

 Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Drazin Appointed to NJ Racing Commission

Drazin Appointed to NJ Racing Commission

Dennis Drazin, a longtime Thoroughbred owner and breeder who has served as president of the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, has been confirmed as a member of the New Jersey Racing Commission.

 Wednesday, January 13, 2010

New Jersey Racing Schedule Similar for 2010

The New Jersey Racing Commission has awarded 2010 racing dates that closely resemble those of this year.

 Thursday, November 19, 2009
Etched Edges Kiss the Kid in Meadowlands Cup

Etched Edges Kiss the Kid in Meadowlands Cup

Darley Stable's homebred Etched held off a late rush by Kiss the Kid to win the $300,000 Meadowlands Cup (gr. II) Oct. 16 at the Meadowlands in New Jersey.

 Friday, October 16, 2009

HRTV to Air U.S. Steeplechase Championships

HRTV will present live coverage of the inaugural U.S. Steeplechase Championships Oct. 17 from Far Hills Racecourse in New Jersey.

 Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Brave Tin Soldier Fires in Cliff Hanger

Brave Tin Soldier marched from last place to win the Oct. 3 Cliff Hanger Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Meadowlands. Under Carlos Marquez Jr., the 5-year-old son of Storm Cat topped Pleasant Strike by a nose on the wire, covering the 1 1/16 miles of "yielding" turf in 1:45.52.

 Sunday, October 04, 2009

Wind, Rain Lead Monmouth to Cancel Program

Monmouth Park canceled its live racing program Sept. 11 due to extreme winds and heavy rain.

 Friday, September 11, 2009
New Rules at Monmouth for Crops, Toe Grabs

New Rules at Monmouth for Crops, Toe Grabs

Mike Dempsey, director of racing at Monmouth Park, announced Aug. 13 that new rules regarding riding crops used by jockeys, and the use of toe grabs on racing shoes will go into effect at the New Jersey track starting Aug. 19.

 Thursday, August 13, 2009
Sore Foot May Keep Atomic Rain Out of Haskell

Sore Foot May Keep Atomic Rain Out of Haskell

A sore foot could keep Atomic Rain from taking on BlackBerry Preakness (gr. I) winner Rachel Alexandra and Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Summer Bird in the Aug. 2 Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park.

 Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Study: NJ Horse Industry Too Valuable to Lose

A report from the Rutgers Equine Science Center details the economic impact of horse racing and breeding in New Jersey and says revenue from alternative gaming at racetracks has supported and fueled those programs in other states.

 Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monmouth Fully Accredited by Safety Alliance

Monmouth Fully Accredited by Safety Alliance

Monmouth Park in New Jersey is the sixth racetrack to be accredited by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Health Plan for New Jersey Jockeys Launched

A trust fund established for the health, welfare, and benefit of New Jersey jockeys has taken effect and will provide insurance coverage for healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for riders that meet the criteria set forth under the terms of the trust.

 Thursday, May 07, 2009
All-Turf Handle Quadruples at Atlantic City

All-Turf Handle Quadruples at Atlantic City

The New Jersey racing scene shifts to Monmouth Park May 9 after kicking off with a six-day Atlantic City Race Course meet at which total handle quadrupled.

 Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Jersey Governor Forms Racing Study Panel

New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine signed an executive order March 5 creating a commission to study the state's horse racing industry and develop solutions for its long-term viability. The casino industry, which for years has subsidized horse racing in the state, will be involved in preparing the blueprint.

 Friday, March 06, 2009
Monmouth Stakes Purses Boosted for 2009

Monmouth Stakes Purses Boosted for 2009

With the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) on Aug. 2, leading the way, Monmouth Park will offer $4.7 million in stakes purses this year. Bolstered by an agreement signed with horsemen in 2008, Monmouth Park will see a $500,000 increase in stakes purses, or roughly 12%.

 Tuesday, February 17, 2009

NATC Futurites Set for Sept. 26

The 2009 NATC Colt and Filly Futurities will be run at Monmouth Park, the National Association of Two-Year-Old Consignors announced Feb. 6. It will be the fifth time in eight years that the races will be held at the New Jersey track.

 Friday, February 06, 2009
New Jersey Tracks Granted Racing Dates

New Jersey Tracks Granted Racing Dates

The New Jersey Racing Commission granted 2009 racing dates Nov. 19 for Atlantic City Race Course and Freehold Raceway, two tracks that have been involved in conflicts tied to casino-paid purse supplements.

 Wednesday, November 19, 2008

NJ Lawmakers Call for Racing Study Group

Two New Jersey lawmakers have taken a bipartisan approach in urging the governor to quickly form a committee to examine the state and future of the horse racing and breeding industry.

 Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Racing, Gaming Clash in NJ Purse Dispute

An ugly dispute over purse supplements for a New Jersey harness track could have long-term ramifications as officials devise a plan for the future of horse racing in the Garden State, and it also sheds light on the complications that can arise when racing and gaming are linked.

 Friday, November 14, 2008

NJ Purse Subsidy Fights Getting Ugly

Issues surrounding a $90-million purse subsidy from Atlantic City casinos continue to plague the New Jersey horseracing industry.

 Friday, November 07, 2008
Good Night Shirt Tops Grand National

Good Night Shirt Tops Grand National

Eclipse Award winner Good Night Shirt is the clear favorite for the Oct. 18 Grand National Steeplechase (NSA-I)at Far Hills, N.J.

 Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Kiss the Kid Ekes Out Cliff Hanger Win

Kiss the Kid Ekes Out Cliff Hanger Win

Hardacre Farm's Kiss the Kid took command turning for home and held off the late charge of Wheels Up At Noon to take the $150,000 Cliff Hanger Stakes (gr. IIIT) at the Meadowlands in New Jersey Oct. 10.

 Friday, October 10, 2008
Zito Duo Head Meadowlands Cup

Zito Duo Head Meadowlands Cup

The Nick Zito-trained duo of Da'Tara and Anak Nakal heads the field for the $350,000 grade II Meadowlands Cup Oct. 3 at Meadowlands.

 Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Forty Thieves Steals NATC Futurity

Forty Thieves captured the colt and gelding division of the NATC (National Association of Two-Year-Old Consignors) Futurity just after R Betty Graybull scored in the filly division Sept. 27 at Monmouth Park in New Jersey.

 Saturday, September 27, 2008
Day, Cordero and Pincay at Meadowlands

Day, Cordero and Pincay at Meadowlands

The three jockeys who dueled in the inaugural Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) are together again, and racing fans can meet them in person Oct. 3 at Meadowlands in New Jersey.

 Monday, September 22, 2008
TVG to Cover Big Brown Live at Monmouth

TVG to Cover Big Brown Live at Monmouth

TVG will offer exclusive live coverage of Big Brown as he makes his final prep for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) in the $500,000 Monmouth Stakes Sept. 13 at Monmouth Park in New Jersey.

 Thursday, September 11, 2008

SPMOs Face Mandatory Certification

Regulators in 13 racing states announced Aug. 4 they will begin the lengthy process of requiring offshore wagering entities and secondary pari-mutuel operations -- commonly referred to as SPMOs -- to obtain certification from the Association of Racing Commissioners International before they receive approval to wager into pools.

 Monday, August 04, 2008
'Passion' Surprises in United Nations

'Passion' Surprises in United Nations

Trainer Mary Hartmann, who has conditioned horses at Monmouth Park for more than a decade, got the biggest win of her career when she saddled Presious Passion for a dramatic front-running upset victory in the $750,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) July 5 at the New Jersey track.

 Saturday, July 05, 2008
Much Obliged, 'Jenna' in Boiling Springs

Much Obliged, 'Jenna' in Boiling Springs

Nine 3-year-old fillies in search of their first graded stakes win are set to square off June 28 in the $150,000 Boiling Springs Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Monmouth Park in New Jersey.

 Friday, June 27, 2008
EPO Tests for Levine Horses at Monmouth

EPO Tests for Levine Horses at Monmouth

Bruce Levine, the leading trainer at Monmouth Park, had his entire stable of 41 horses tested for erythropoietin, commonly known as EPO, by a New Jersey state veterinarian who made a surprise visit to Levine's Monmouth barn June 24 at the request of the New Jersey Racing Commission.

 Thursday, June 26, 2008

'People's Court' Decides Horse Dispute

"The People's Court," a television court show featuring real litigants, real cases, and real justice, was the setting for two Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack trainers to settle their dispute over an unpaid board bill in an episode that aired in the Philadelphia area June 20.

 Saturday, June 21, 2008
Monmouth Meet Called 'Soft' Thus Far

Monmouth Meet Called 'Soft' Thus Far

Monmouth Park officials said two nearby off-track wagering parlors and skyrocketing gasoline prices have led to decreases in attendance and on-track handle nearly one month into the New Jersey racetrack's 2008 meet.

 Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Hall of Fame Trainer Jimmy Croll Dies

Trainer Warren A. "Jimmy" Croll died the evening of June 6 at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, N.J., after a lengthy illness. The Hall of Famer who resided in Monmouth Beach, N.J., was 88.

 Saturday, June 07, 2008
NJSEA Announces Changes to Staff

NJSEA Announces Changes to Staff

The New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority Board of Commissioners has named Lennon Register, a current Pennwood Racing executive, as senior vice president of racing, replacing Dennis Dowd, who was named to the position of senior vice president of legal and governmental affairs.

 Thursday, June 05, 2008
Bettors Speak Out on 'Signal Wars'

Bettors Speak Out on 'Signal Wars'

Some bettors are frustrated with the current dispute between horsemen groups, racetracks, and advance deposit wagering companies over revenue sharing. They feel they've been neglected in the process, and threaten to take their wagering dollars elsewhere.

 Thursday, May 22, 2008
No Simulcasts for Atlantic City

No Simulcasts for Atlantic City

Atlantic City Race Course, which opened April 23 for six days of all-turf racing, will not send out the simulcast signal of its live meet due to a disagreement with the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association.

 Wednesday, April 23, 2008
First Horses Arrive at Monmouth Park

First Horses Arrive at Monmouth Park

Horses returned to Monmouth Park in New Jersey the morning of April 14 to prepare for a 99-day meet that gets under way May 9.

 Monday, April 14, 2008

Jersey Governor OKs Purse Supplements

New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine signed legislation April 11 that allows a $90-million purse supplement for New Jersey racetracks to move forward. Now, the racing industry must decide how the money will be divvied up for purses at perhaps four racetracks.

 Saturday, April 12, 2008

New Jersey Champions Announced

Talkin About Love, a winner of five of her seven starts last year, has been named New Jersey-bred Horse of the Year and champion 3-year-old female for 2007 by the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of New Jersey.

 Thursday, April 10, 2008

M.J. Stavola Farms Property Purchased

A South Florida entity has paid nearly $17.3 million for one of the largest farm properties located near Ocala, Fla., according to public deed records.

 Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Atlantic City: No Plans to Call it Quits

Atlantic City: No Plans to Call it Quits

Officials at Atlantic City Race Course said April 2 there are no plans to close the storied New Jersey track, which will continue to offer live Thoroughbred racing and longer meets if it receives a share of a $90-million purse supplement from the state's casinos.

 Wednesday, April 02, 2008
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