News Archive

Bartlett honored at Thurman Munson Awards Dinner
February 03, 2010
On Tuesday night, Feb. 2, before a packed house on the Ballroom Level of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in midtown Manhattan, the stars gathered to salute the memory of New York Yankee great Thurman Munson.  Munson, the heart and soul of the great Yankee teams of the late 1970s, died in a plane crash on
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New Jersey suspends Brooks family, stables
February 03, 2010
The New Jersey Racing Commission issued rulings on February 2, 2010, barring four individuals and five stables connected to the current trial of David H. Brooks. The Commission ruled: “Consistent with recent actions taken by the Ontario Racing Commission and the United States Trotting Association ag
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Lofty Widget wins again at Dover
February 03, 2010
For the third time in four starts Lofty Widget won the $26,000 Mares Open Handicap on Tuesday at Dover Downs. Driver George Dennis dominated the early part of the card winning three of the first four races, including a 60-1 shot.   Ron Pierce took Lofty Widget into the lead early and
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Trio scores Mighty M hat trick
February 03, 2010
Billy Dobson, who came to Monticello Raceway after a career racing in Michigan, was one of three drivers who scored three winners on the Tuesday afternoon card at the New York racetrack. Joining Dobson was Jordan Stratton and Greg Merton.   Dobson started it with a 1:58 victory with Moen Stab
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Gov. orders review of NJ sports, gaming and entertainment
February 03, 2010
The Associated Press is reporting today that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has assembled a seven-member commission to review and make recommendations on, among other things, the future of the New Jersey  Sports and Exposition Authority, New Jersey’s horse racing industry as well as how to incr
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NJ Gov. appoints commission to develop plan for racing
February 03, 2010
According to NJbiz.com New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has appointed a commission to develop plans on gaming, sports venues and Xanadu. The seven members of the commission do not include any representatives from the horse or casino industries.    The commission will be led by Jon F. Hanso
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Julie Miller to drive in Lady Godiva
February 03, 2010
Julie Miller has joined the field of women drivers who will compete in Monticello Raceway’s Lady Godiva Pace on Monday afternoon, Feb. 15. Miller is a  outstanding conditioner and the trainer of Lucky Jim, the Dan Patch Award winner as USHWA’s Older Trotter of the Year who will be honored at th
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