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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
