New Hope For New Jersey Horsemen November 08, 2017 Democrats took back the governor’s seat in New Jersey as first-time candidate Phil Murphy defeated Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno.
Historic Racing Proposed In NJ June 17, 2017 On Thursday (June 1) the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee in New Jersey heard an informal presentation to discuss the merits of historic racing.
Murphy Fundraiser At Deo Volente Farms May 11, 2017 Phil Murphy, the front-runner in the race among Democrats to represent the party in November’s general election for governor, met with horsemen and horsewomen on May 4 at Deo Volente Farms and said he...
Political Fundraiser In New Jersey March 23, 2017 On Thursday, May 4 at 5:00 p.m., the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey and TrotPAC will host a fundraiser reception in support of Ambassador Phil Murphy, the likely Democrat...
Gural On The Meadowlands’ Future February 13, 2017 Meadowlands Racetrack operator Jeff Gural has reiterated his position that he is committed to the East Rutherford, NJ raceway for the long haul, and that the track will not survive without the introdu...
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 ...
Gaming Expansion Bill Advances In NJ December 06, 2016 On Monday, December 5 in Trenton, New Jersey, an Assembly gaming committee voted 4-3 in favour of advancing a piece of legislation (A4255) that calls for the introduction of alternative gaming areas i...
Meadowlands 2017 Dates Approved November 29, 2016 The Meadowlands is announcing that a total of 91 live harness racing dates have been approved by the New Jersey Racing Commission for the 2017 season.
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 ...
Question 1 Defeated In New Jersey November 09, 2016 On Tuesday, voters in the state of New Jersey rejected a plan to expand casinos to the northern part of the state -- a measure that was heavily endorsed by the state's horse racing industry.
Meadowlands, Monmouth Reach Deal November 07, 2016 Officials at Monmouth Park are urging New Jersey voters to cast a “yes” vote on Question 1 on Tuesday, November 8, as representatives of the Oceanport racetrack have reached an agreement with their co...