New Jersey Racing

SBOANJ To Conduct Economic Horse Racing Impact Survey

The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) will be officially conducting its 2025 Economic Horse Racing Impact Survey. Completion of this survey is mandatory for all New Jer...

Off and racing at The Meadowlands

$20 Million Appropriation Restored In New Jersey

On Tuesday, June 30, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed New Jersey’s FY2027 state budget, a $60.7 billion USD spending plan that includes a $20 million USD appropriation for horse racing purses in the Garden ...

Andy Miller explains the Hydrotherapy Treadmill to Speaker Coughlin

NJ State Assembly Speaker Coughlin Visits Offshore Farm

New Jersey State Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin visited Julie and Andy Miller’s Offshore Farm on Thursday, April 30 and met with members of the Standardbred community to hear concerns regarding a pro...

Craig Coughlin watching his namesake and other yearlings in the field with Heather Zitone and Julie Miller

SBOANJ, TrotPAC To Host Reception For NJ Speaker Coughlin

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) and TrotPAC are hosting a fundraiser for Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin at Offshore Farm in Cream Ridge, New Jersey on April 30...

Harness racing at Meadowlands Racetrack

SBOANJ, Meadowlands Finalize New Racing Agreement

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) and New Meadowlands Racetrack, LLC (NMRLLC) have finalized a new Standardbred Racing Agreement governing racing operations at th...

Harness racing at Meadowlands Racetrack

Meadowlands Bullish On The Future

Recent developments have the future looking brighter at The Meadowlands, with renewed optimism in the New Jersey legislature on the possibility of a casino coming to the property.

Harness racing at Meadowlands Racetrack

New Jersey Legislature Renews Industry Support

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) announced on Wednesday, July 2 the full restoration of the $20 million USD horse racing purse supplement in the newly adopted FY...

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Freehold Property Acquired For Development

The iconic 58-acre Raceway Park property in Freehold, New Jersey has been acquired for development by Raceway RE Partners, according to a press release by the New Jersey-based real estate development ...

Harness racing at The Meadowlands

Gural Pushes For Casino As Big M Revenue Declines

January 14, 2025

Despite being the North American leader among Standardbred racetracks in handle, averaging just over $3 million USD per card again in 2024, Meadowlands Racetrack has indicated the track's future could...

New Jersey Senator Paul Sarlo poses for a photo with the hardworking staff at Fair Winds Farm

Fundraiser For NJ Senator Held At Fair Winds Farm

October 24, 2024

New Jersey Senator Paul Sarlo visited Fair Winds Farm on Wednesday, Oct. 23 where he was given a tour of the facility, watched the yearlings' daily routine at the farm and received more insight about ...

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SBOANJ Takes Action After Freehold Announces Closure

October 02, 2024

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) filed a complaint against FR Park Racing LP and PlayUp Interactive Inc. on Friday, Sept. 27 in the United States District Court ...

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Freehold Raceway To Cease Operations

September 19, 2024

Freehold Raceway announced on Thursday, Sept. 19 that it expects to cease all live racing and simulcast operations as of Dec. 28, 2024.

Heading for a start at The Meadowlands

New Jersey Budget Includes Appropriation For Purses

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) announced on Tuesday, July 2 that New Jersey’s horse racing industry will receive a $20 million USD appropriation for purses as ...