In an era when politicians who understand horse racing are few, Oceanport, NJ Council President Joe Irace stands out as a fan — who even had a horse named for him.
A referendum to allow expanded casino gambling in New Jersey was crushed Tuesday. But Monmouth Park operators weren’t surprised and say the hunt for new revenue continues.
New Jersey Thoroughbred and standardbred have reached an agreement, and both now are pushing for North Jersey casino expansionn.
Average daily handle was off 12 percent in October versus the prior month, and total handle also fell.
Off a difficult Monmouth Park meet and facing uphill battles to expand gaming in the state, New Jersey Thoroughbred interests face a challenging future.
Total mid-Atlantic handle rose in September versus the prior month, but the average daily handle fell.
It was a rough year at Monmouth Park, with attendance and handle way below last year. But track president Bob Kulina vows the track will rebound.
Monmouth Park concluded its 2016 racing season with major drops in attendance, field size, and handle.
Made Me Shiver won Monmouth Park’s Sorority Stakes for juvenile fillies, giving trainer Steve Asmussen a sweep of the track’s two primary two-year-old events.
Tip Tap Tapizar rallied late to edge Holiday Bonus and take Monmouth Park’s top juvenile event, the Sapling Stakes.