Mark Ford

Sears Barred From ‘Pace’ Elim Drive

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey has commented on a developing situation in the Garden State, which has seen Hall of Fame pilot Brian Sears barred from driving in this co...

Pacing Frosh Converge On Yonkers

New York Sire Stakes action continued downstate on Tuesday night (June 26), as Yonkers Raceway hosted the $158,000 Jim Meagher Pace for two-year-old colts and geldings.

SBOANJ Statement On Sports Betting

Mark Ford, president of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that New Jersey can implement legalized spor...

SBOANJ Directors Attend Governor's Ball

January 17, 2018

On Tuesday, January 16, the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) and their political action committee, TrotPAC, were represented at Governor Phil Murphy's inaugural ball...

Election Of Directors In New Jersey

October 16, 2017

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey’s annual board of director’s meeting and election was held on Friday (October 13) at Freehold Raceway.

Response To NY Glaucine Rulings

February 17, 2017

On Friday, February 17, lawyer and Standardbred horse owner Howard Taylor issued a response to the New York State Gaming Commission’s statement and handling of the glaucine positives that were produce...

Racing Shows Support To Gov. Candidate

February 03, 2017

A reception was held by Governor Dick Codey and Joe Forgione on Thursday, February 2 at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston, New Jersey to benefit Ambassador Phil Murphy and his candidacy for Governor of ...

NJ Historical Racing Bill Introduced

January 31, 2017

It has been announced that a ‘historic racing’ bill was introduced to the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey on January 9. The bill is being sponsored by Senators Richard J. Codey ...

Clarification Over NJ Classic, Miss NJ

January 27, 2017

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) would like to clarify its involvement with the New Jersey Classic and Miss New Jersey stakes races, which the Meadowlands Racetr...

NJ Horsemen Working On New Action

November 21, 2016

In the wake of Question 1 (casino expansion) being defeated earlier this month, the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey has sent out a press release stating that the group will ...

‘Vote Yes’ Campaign In New Jersey

November 01, 2016

The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey today launched two commercials urging voters to ‘Vote Yes’ for the public ballot question that would allow casino gaming outside of Atl...

Rally Supports North Jersey Gaming

Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey President Mark Ford along with Anthony Perretti and Mike Gulotta aligned forces with top state Democrats, county officials and union leaders ...