New Jersey
Monmouth Park to have 12:15 weekend post
Monmouth Park will host twilight racing on Fridays and switch to a 12:15 first post for Saturdays and Sundays in the meet which begins May 28.
Monmouth Park sees first arrivals
Two vans of horses trained by Chuck Spina were the first to arrive at Monmouth Park May 1 in preparation for the 2021 season.
NJ appellate court allows riding crop reg
The Jockeys’ Guild today decried a New Jersey court decision allowing the state’s tough riding crop regulation to go into effect.
Horologist returns a winner in Top Flight
New Jersey-bred Horologist made her first start since last fall’s Breeders’ Cup Distaff a winning one in the Top Flight Invitational at Aqueduct.
Horologist tabbed NJ-bred Horse of the Year
Multiple graded stakes winner Horologist has earned the title of New Jersey-bred Horse of the Year.
Monmouth Park unveils 53-day race schedule
Monmouth Park will kick off its 53-day 2021 schedule May 28, with the meet highlighted by the July 17 card featuring the Grade 1 Haskell and United Nations.
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.
