Officials with the Hambletonian Society have provided an update in regard to operations and contingency plans in light of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

The Hambletonian Society’s office is following state and federal guidelines in regard to the suppression and containment of the COVID-19 virus. Credit card payment of stakes fees is working successfully in the inaugural use, and mail and overnight delivery has been uninterrupted so far.

Most work is being done remotely from home and employees are staggering office attendance to deal with the influx of stakes payments, but are minimizing contact.

If you have any questions or need help with staking before the midnight March 17 postmark deadline, please call 609-371-2211 or email staking manager David Janes at [email protected]. The office will respond as quickly as it can.

The Hambletonian Society Winter Board Meeting that is scheduled for March 22 will be conducted via teleconference.

Further updates will be made available when the situation changes. The health of the racing industry and our Standardbred community continues to be our priority.

(With files from the Hambletonian Society)