News Archive

Luchento named NJ Co-horseperson of the year
January 31, 2011
Thomas Luchento, president of the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey, was presented the Governor’s Trophy as co-Horseperson of the Year for 2010 at the New Jersey Equine Advisory Board’s 54th Annual New Jersey Breeders Awards Luncheon at Charley’s Other Brother Restaurant i
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Sams Treasure hits Dover's jackpot
January 31, 2011
Sams Treasure came on strongly in the stretch to win the $17,000 4&5-Year-Old pace in 1:54.2 on Sunday, Jan. 30 at Dover Downs.With Ron Pierce in the bike, Tom Ceraso and Foulk Stables’ Sams Treasure overtook race favorite Bryson Seelster (Corey Callahan) on the way to his third win of the meet
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NJSS payments due Feb. 15
January 31, 2011
The Feb. 15 deadline for New Jersey Sire Stakes (NJSS) first sustaining payments is the last chance for owners of NJ-sired 2-year-old and 3-year-old pacers and trotters to be kept eligible to the 2011 Premier and Green Acres racing programs.   The NJSS Premier Division will be contested exclu
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Aldrich now president & COO of Northfield
January 31, 2011
Northfield Park  has announced the appointment of Thomas M. Aldrich, currently in his 26th year at the Cleveland-Akron metro area pari-mutuel facility, to president, filling a post left open by the retirement of Myron Charna last year.   Aldrich will retain his title of chief operating o
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NJ betting bills signed into law
January 31, 2011
Legislation authorizing exchange wagering and single pari-mutuel pools in New Jersey was signed into law Monday by Gov. Chris Christie. The legislation is expected to give the state's horse racing industry a shot in the arm. The law authorizes the New Jersey Racing Commission to issue a
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