New Jersey
Six Midlantic-breds among Triple Crown noms
Stakes winners Hello Hot Rod and Pickin’ Time are among six horses bred in the Mid-Atlantic who have been nominated to the Triple Crown.
Former trainer John Forbes passes at 73
John Forbes, a former trainer and a mainstay of racing and the Thoroughbred industry in New Jersey, passed away on Sunday.
Judge deals setback to NJTHA suit
A judge has rejected a New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA) effort to collect “bad faith” damages in a sports betting case.
Jockeys’ Guild to appeal NJ crop rule
The Jockeys’ Guild will seek to overturn a new New Jersey rule which prohibits the use of the riding crop except for safety purposes.
NJ-bred Pickin’ Time wins G3 Nashua
Pickin’ Time, a New Jersey-bred trained by Kelly Breen, scored in the Grade 3 Nashua Saturday and will look for Kentucky Derby points in the Remsen next.
Breeders’ Cup: A big gamble on Horologist
Owners Cameron Beatty and his partners had to reach deep to supplement New Jersey-bred Horologist to the Breeders’ Cup. Is it her time?
Victor Flores, 35, an “old” bug rider with a dream
Apprentice rider Victor Flores, 35, had some detours before starting his riding career. He’s trying to make up for lost time now at Monmouth Park.
Premier Star shines in Jersey Shore Stakes
Grade 2-placed sophomore Premier Star earned the first stakes win of his career Wednesday in the Jersey Shore Stakes at Monmouth Park.
Monmouth Park cancels Monday card
In the face of heavy rain and wind, Monmouth Park has canceled its Columbus Day card.
Almanaar returns to defend Monmouth Stk. title
Eight-year-old Almanaar returned from a 16-month break to defend his title in the Grade 3 Monmouth Stakes Saturday.
NJ whip rules leave jockeys hoping for “happy medium”
New whip rules will prohibit New Jersey jockeys from using it for encouragement, which has baffled and angered riders, who say they were not consulted.
Nonna Madeline wins Lady’s Secret thriller
Nonna Madeline held off Royal Flag by a nose in a thrilling renewal of the Lady’s Secret Stakes Wednesday at Monmouth Park.
Kelly Breen, Paco Lopez take Monmouth titles
Trainer Kelly Breen won a pair of stakes at Monmouth Park on Sunday to cap off a terrific meet, while Paco Lopez took the jockey title.
Pirate’s Punch seizes G3 Salvator Mile
Favored Pirate’s Punch was a dominant winner of the Grade 3 Salvator Mile at Monmouth Park Sunday and is likely Breeders’ Cup-bound, his trainer said.
Top Line Growth aims for graded score in Salvator
Maryland-bred Top Line Growth, a Laurel record-holder, will look to add a graded score to his resume in the G3 Salvator Mile Sunday at Monmouth Park.
Bronx Beauty bounces back to win Regret
Six days after running third at Parx, Bronx Beauty bounced back to take the Regret Stakes at Monmouth and give jockey Isaac Castillo his first stakes win.
Jock Ferrin Peterson gets first career stakes win aboard Share the Ride
Share the Ride led every step of the way to win the Mr. Prospector Stakes at Monmouth Park and give rider Ferrin Peterson her first career stakes win.
Trainer Talie Lynch hoping for first win – in stake
Young trainer Talie Lynch sent out her first starter August 30. Saturday she’ll seek her first win – with Wendell Fong in the Mr. Prospector Stakes.
Sam Boulmetis: “The Shrimp” stood tall
In a new “Where are they now?” Linda Dougherty catches us up on Hall of Fame jockey Sam Boulmetis, Sr., a Baltimore native who made his name in New Jersey.
Chris Griffin to fill in as Monmouth announcer
With regular track announcer Frank Mirahmadi returning to California, Sam Houston announcer Chris Griffin will step in for the remainder of the meet.
