New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association

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...

Legal Pari-Mutuel Beach Racing?

It has been reported that consideration is being given to pari-mutuel horse racing to take place on a beach.

Monmouth Bidding Process Appealed

Just when most thought the fight over the operational aspect of Monmouth Park was all finalized, a report out of New Jersey has explained that the thoroughbred raceway's May 3 start date could be in j...

Meadowlands To Emulate Woodbine?

February 07, 2012

The Woodbine Entertainment Group has been pulling off the impressive feat of hosting cards of both live standardbred and thoroughbred racing at one track on the same day

Gural Inks 30-Year Lease For The Big M

December 20, 2011

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie today announced two critical developments in his goal to establish a fully independent, privately operated horse racing industry in New Jersey

New Monmouth Deal On The Table

December 19, 2011

On Friday, December 16, New Jersey thoroughbred horsemen and the office of Governor Chris Christie laid out details for a new Monmouth Park deal after a lease agreement for the state-owned track to re...

Forbes Tells NJTHA's Side Of The Story

December 13, 2011

New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association President John Forbes has taken the opportunity to go on the record in regard to the failed deal which would have seen control of Monmouth Park transferr...

Gov. Christie On Failed Monmouth Deal

December 12, 2011

Governor Chris Christie has addressed the media in regard to the failed deal which would have seen Morris Bailey take over control of Monmouth Park from the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authorit...

Christie Vetoes NJ Purse Subsidy

On Friday, July 1, calling it a 'haphazard allocation that defies reason or logic,' New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed the minutes of the June 29, 2011 meeting of the New Jersey Racing Commissi...

Report: NJTHA Wants To Operate 'Big M'

A report by The Record has explained how the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, via letter, approached the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority about operating the Meadowlands Racet...

NJ Negotiating With Bailey For Monmouth; Race Dates Could Be Future Issue

According to a report, negotiations are underway between the state of New Jersey and developer Morris Bailey in regard to a lease of New Jersey thoroughbred track Monmouth Park, although the topic of ...

Final Three Potential Monmouth Lessees

It was reportedly leaked yesterday that Morris Bailey is the front-runner to land the opportunity to lease New Jersey's Monmouth Park for thoroughbreds. Now, meet the other two groups that have offici...

Bills, Pols, Threats, Feedback In NJ

November 23, 2010

Plenty of racing news came out of New Jersey during the evening of Monday, November 22. Seven gaming-related bills passed through the State Senate, which prompted feedback from politicians; thoroughbr...