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Bulletproof sues New Jersey commission
June 01, 2010
In a blockbuster complaint dated May 12, 2010, plaintiffs Jeffrey Brooks and Bulletproof are suing Frank Zanzuccki, both individually and in his capacity as executive director of the New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC or Commission), and the following, all both individually and in their respective c
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Metro 6 Shooter starts on Saturday
June 01, 2010
The Metro 6 Shooter, a cooperative effort of Yonkers Raceway, the Meadowlands and the Standardbred Owners Association of New York, is set to begin on Saturday, June 5. The SOA of New York has begun publicizing the new wager and has assembled some quick facts about it.   Of particular note, tw
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Only 4 entered in Rooney Pace at Yonkers
June 01, 2010
Only four 3-year-old were entered for Yonkers Raceway's Art Rooney Pace, and only four fillies were entered in its companion event, the Lismore. Both races shall be contested a week from Saturday night, June 12. The purse of the Rooney is $250,000, while the Lismore goes for $150,000. Post
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I’m Justa Lady makes career start 200 a winner
June 01, 2010
In the 200th start of her distinguished career, I’m Justa Lady showed that she still can trot with The Meadows’ elite, as she captured Tuesday’s $25,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap with a Lighting Lane charge.Tony Hall hustled I’m Justa Lady to the lead, where the 9-year-old daughter of Inqu
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63 remain eligible to North America Cup
June 01, 2010
The connections of 63 colts made the final May 15th sustaining payment to this year’s $1.5 million Pepsi North America Cup and remain eligible to North America’s richest race for pacers.Headlining the group is Metro Pace champion Sportswriter and Rock N Roll Heaven, who recently won a NJSS final at
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Richie Ingrassia memorial breakfast at the Harness Racing Museum
June 01, 2010
Richie Ingrassia was taken away suddenly on March 30 and left a loving wife and two adorable children who will need help. They will face a future of some uncertainty.Alan Schwartz, President of the Monticello Harness Horsemen's Association, organized a Breakfast fund-raiser at the suggestion and, wi
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