New Jersey Business
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.
Monmouth Park cancels Monday card
In the face of heavy rain and wind, Monmouth Park has canceled its Columbus Day card.
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.
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.
Big M-at-Monmouth meet added to NJ sked
Pending approval, Monmouth Park will add nine racing days in October to the racing schedule in what is billed as a Meadowlands-at-Monmouth meet.
Opinion: Breaking faith with NJ horsemen
A backup with the drug testing lab has left Monmouth Park horsemen in the lurch, leaving them with little purse revenue in the first six weeks of the meet.
Report: Green Gratto retired, again
Ten-year-old Green Gratto, a onetime Grade 1 winner, ran last in his return to action and promptly was retired, the Daily Racing Form retported.
Horologist owner Beatty faces Monmouth ban
Grade 3 winner Horologist’s owner Cameron Beatty is banned from Monmouth Park for violating the track’s Covid-19 protocols — by entering winner’s circle.
Haskell Notes: Byk award, new tickets, more
Days before the Hasskell at Monmouth Park, new tickets were made available and radio personality Steve Byk will get an award.
Monmouth Park to have fans for opener
With new coronavirus rules in New Jersey, Monmouth Park will be able to celebrate its July 3 opening day with fans permitted.
Monmouth offering $1 million bonus for Haskell-Derby-Classic sweep
The 2020 Haskell Invitational will kick off a three-race series with a $1 million bonus, the Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup Classic being the other two.
Owner Leonard Green to get Raines Award
Monmouth Park fixture Leonard Green, an owner, breeder, and racing consultant, will receive the track’s Virgil “Buddy” Raines Distinguished Achievement Award.
Monmouth Park gets green light to return
New Jersey’s Governor gave racetracks the green light to return Friday, clearing the way for Monmouth Park to race starting July 3 as planned.
Monmouth delays start of racing until July 4 weekend
With New Jersey the second-hardest hit state in the nation by coronavirus, Monmouth Park will not allow horses on the grounds until June 1.
Trainer Duarte stricken with coronavirus
Trainer Jorge Duarte, who took over the Colts Neck Stables operation at the very end of 2018, is battling coronavirus, he revealed this week.
Drazin: “Cheating cannot be tolerated”
Monmouth Park chief Dennis Drazin today issued a statement in response to the indictments of last week that doesn’t seem likely to please many.
Monmouth to delay opening of race meet
In the face of the coronavirus emergency, Monmouth Park will close for simulcasting effective later today and delay its opening day by three weeks.
Valedictorian tabbed as NJ-bred Horse of the Year
Multiple graded stakes winner Valedictorian has been named New Jersey-bred Horse of the Year, the state’s Thoroughbred Breeders Association announced.
Delaware, Monmouth conditions books available
The first condition books for Monmouth Park and Delaware Park — both of which open in May — are now available online.
Monmouth Park announces 56-day sked for 2020
Monmouth Park will race 56 dyas in 2020, and among its 12 graded stakes, the G1 Haskell Invitational will take place July 18.
