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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...

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

Coughlin Visits Fair Winds Farm

New Jersey State Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin visited Fair Winds Farm, where he met with members of the Standardbred community on Monday, May 19 to hear concerns regarding a proposed cut to the sta...

A view of the Meadowlands signage on the grandstand

Purses Increased For Garden State Trots

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey is proud to announce purse increases to the Garden State Trot races this Saturday, May 17 at The Meadowlands.

Craig Coughlin at Gaitway Training Center

SBOANJ Plans Political Fundraiser For Coughlin

The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) and TrotPAC are hosting a fundraiser for Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin at Fair Winds Farm on Monday, May 19 at 1:30 p.m.

Maxim Hanover winning at The Meadowlands

Maxim Hanover Takes Meadowlands Feature

Maxim Hanover’s driver wouldn’t have minded trying to win on the front end, but in the end, a two-hole trip did the trick as the Robert Cleary trainee took the Saturday, March 29 feature at The Meadow...

Efforts in support of the family of Hunter Myers

Industry Rallies In Support Of Hunter Myers' Family

The harness racing industry has rallied on numerous fronts to support the family of horseman Hunter Myers, who passed away on Thursday, March 20 as a result of injuries suffered in an accident at The ...

Freehold Discussed At SBOANJ Annual Meeting

November 22, 2024

The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) held its annual meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20. During the meeting, the 2024 election results were announced.

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 ...

SBOANJ Issues Resident Mare Rebate Reminder

October 04, 2024

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) has issued a reminder for its Resident Mare Rebate program.

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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 ...

Freehold Raceway toteboard

SBOANJ Statement On Freehold Closure

September 19, 2024

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) issued a statement regarding the announcement on Thursday, Sept. 19 that Freehold Raceway would cease operations at the end of t...

Garden State Stakes Coming Up In September

August 22, 2024

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey would like to remind all owners and trainers that the Home Grown Pace and Garden State Trot will take place at Freehold Raceway in Septem...

New Jersey Scholarship Recipients Named

August 14, 2024

The recipients have been named for the 2024 scholarships awarded by the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) and the Backstretch Community Assistance Program (BCAP).