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NJ Officials Slam Report, Threaten Litigation

NJ Officials Slam Report, Threaten Litigation

Organizations representing owners and breeders in New Jersey blasted the latest recommendations from a commission created by Republican Gov. Chris Christie, saying the plans would destroy racing and breeding in the state.

 Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Jersey Horsemen: 'We Are Not Going Quietly'

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.

 Friday, July 30, 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

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

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
New Jersey Senate OKs Purse Subsidy

New Jersey Senate OKs Purse Subsidy

The New Jersey legislature has approved a deal whereby Atlantic City casinos will pay the horseracing and breeding industry $90 million over three years in return for a guarantee the tracks won't pursue video lottery terminals during the period.

 Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Jersey Purse Subsidy a 'Stopgap' Measure

Jersey Purse Subsidy a 'Stopgap' Measure

Atlantic City casinos have agreed to boost financial help for New Jersey's racetracks, but officials said long-term funding issues remain.

 Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Governor: Help on Its Way for New Jersey Horse Industry

Governor: Help on Its Way for New Jersey Horse Industry

Two weeks before the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Monmouth Park, New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine said he would support financial assistance for the state's horse racing and breeding industries.

 Saturday, October 13, 2007

Lawsuit Against NJSEA, TVG Dropped by Horsemen

A Standardbred horsemen's group in New Jersey said it has dropped a lawsuit against the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and TVG after the parties resolved their differences regarding interstate wagering on Meadowlands harness races.

 Thursday, February 15, 2007

Mixed Ruling by Judge in New Jersey Lawsuit

A judge has denied a request for a restraining order but granted a show-cause order in connection with a lawsuit filed by the Standardbred Owners and Breeders Association of New Jersey against the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and TVG.

 Thursday, January 11, 2007

Standardbred Owners' Group Sues NJSEA, TVG

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey has started legal action in connection with the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority's contract awarding TVG exclusive rights to the harness signal from Meadowlands.

 Saturday, January 06, 2007