NJ breeders, riders work out a day deal Linda Dougherty February 2, 2026 The crisis has been averted – at least for now. On Jan. 22, the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey (TBANJ) announced it had reached a compromise with Darby Development, which operates the track for the equestrian group, on an amended bill […]
The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey announced on January 21 that it has reached a definitive agreement with Darby Development, the permit holder at Monmouth Parkin support of an amended bill that protects thoroughbred racing and breeding in New Jersey. The amended bill, which will be introduced during the upcoming legislative session, explicitly states […]
Goal-oriented the grade 1-winning son of Not this time has retired from racing and will serve as stud at Spendthrift Farm for the 2026 breeding season, the farm announced Jan. 11. His introductory fee will be $30,000 S&N. Goal Oriented has arrived at Spendthrift and is available for breeder inspections daily from 1:30 PM to […]
Global Tote, in collaboration with Monmouth Parkannounced on January 7 the launch of a new multi-state – and soon national – prepayment platform: tote.monmouthbets.com. Now live and available in 12 states, Tote.monmouthbets.com is built to set a new standard in the ADW market in the United States. Designed with both casual fans and experienced gamblers […]
As Thoroughbred racing enters a new year, it faces the inevitable challenge of learning from the past twelve months and applying those lessons to a new year. With 2026 just around the corner, BloodHorse has repeated its year-end online survey to ask some of the sport’s leading figures for their views on relevant issues facing […]
John Piassek September 15, 2025 A lot of racing promotion took place in the Middle Atlantic last week. Here is a look at the “three stars” of each song: Regions best Toupie won the sensible Lady Turf Dash. Photo by Jim McCue. First Star: Toupie. Laurel Park organized a trio grass stakes races on Saturday. […]
Atlantic Six Racing received an offer for Book’em damage Last season, when he was a 3-year-old, a proposal that was so substantial, it led every partner to take a deep breath and to judge priorities. Although partner Jim Scappi did not reveal the amount, he made it clear that it was huge. “We have offered […]
Colonial downs First Star: World Beater. Continue a strong year with an impressive old Dominion Derby victory. Second star: as catch is possible. Patience has paid off for Jaime Torres and this Longshot Merrieveenulen. Third star: Safe Trip Home. Came from the pace and hit the front with an eruption of energy to win the […]
John Piassek August 25, 2025 A lot of racing promotion took place in the Middle Atlantic last week. Here is a look at the “three stars” of each song: Regions best Bannen Rally to win the 2 Charles Town Classic class. Photo by Allison Janezic. First star: banned. The eyes of the racing world were […]
John Piassek August 18, 2025 A lot of racing promotion took place in the Middle Atlantic last week. Here is a look at the “three stars” of each song: Regions best Surface on the air with Samuel Marin Riding Nedert First Mission and Florent Geroux in the $ 250,000 degree III Philip H. Iselin Stakes […]