On tap: Laurel has drawn huge fields to six grass stakes, Monmouth showcases Jersey-breds, and two members of the Top Midlantic-bred Poll race.
Longtime New Jersey horsewoman Ramona Barney passed away Monday at age 86.
Trainer Chuck Spina will attack Saturday’s Jersey Juvenile at Monmouth Park in numbers, with three of the 13 starters. It is the track’s final 2014 stake.
Claiming activity rose for the second straight week, plus the region’s leaders, in our Claimbox report.
Claiming activity picked up during the past week, plus the region’s leaders, in our Claimbox report.
The all-turf meet at the Meadowlands will begin tomorrow with a six-race card and include 14 racing cards through November 1.
We have the August claiming wrapup, plus a sluggish week, in our Claimbox report.
The operators of Monmouth Park cheered New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s decision today to allow sports wagering at racetracks and casinos.
Teddy Drone winner Rainbow Heir found the state-bred company congenial today, splashing to a 12-length score to top the NJ Thoroughbred Festival at Monmouth.
Trainer Ben Perkins, Jr. will send out three runners at Saturday’s New Jersey Thoroughbred Festival, including solid favorite Rainbow Heir in the NJ Breeders.