Bug boy Luis Ocasio, 19, doesn’t talk much while learning the English language. But his riding skill say plenty and have him in the hunt for an Eclipse Award.
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.
Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint entrant Finest City — a PA-bred originally named City Envy — carries breeder Hank Nothhaft’s hopes into the fray.
Off a difficult Monmouth Park meet and facing uphill battles to expand gaming in the state, New Jersey Thoroughbred interests face a challenging future.
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.
Growing funds and the perception that the state’s racing and breeding programs have a stable foundation are fueling a Maryland breeding industry rebirth.
Horses like Pennsylvania-bred Mor Spirit – a top Kentucky Derby contender – are “why we’re in the game,” says his breeder, Stuart Grant.
Our state-by-state review of breeding programs continues with Pennsylvania, where uncertainty has reduced the foal crop even as program dollars remain robust.
In the first of our profiles of Midlantic-bred Triple Crown nominees: Sunny Ridge, the NJ-bred Withers winner whose main objective, says his owner, is at Monmouth.