PaceSetterThe Official Newsletter of the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of NJ

Insidethis issue:

Attention NJ Horsemen & women

SBOANJ Races

NJSS Races

Live Stream of Baby Races

Scholarship Info

Racing ResumesWith a New Look

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April - July 2020 Volume 45 Issue 2

President’s LetterDear Members,

I hope everyone is doing well as we continue to navigate our way through these challenging times.

We are grateful to be racing again. The SBO-ANJ, in conjunction with Dr. Karyn Ma-linowski, director of the Rutgers Equine Sci-ence Center, worked tirelessly to create a Risk Management Plan to enable racing to resume and our directors remained in constant con-tact with state legislators and the Racing Com-mission to build support for our return.

Thank you to everyone involved in helping get us back in action, particularly the Mead-owlands, Gaitway Farm and Magical Acres for hosting dozens of qualifiers. In addition, we are thankful the Meadowlands offered two 18-race cards in June to help people get races for their horses when opportunities elsewhere were limited. The Meadowlands also will be able to provide harness horsemen with addi-tional days of live racing because of the cancel-lation of the fall thoroughbred meet.

Racing at the Meadowlands has been strong, both in terms of action on the track and wa-gering. More than $5 million was bet on Mead-owlands Pace night, a 25-percent increase over 2019, and the most on a Pace Night since 2008. The Meadowlands also topped $3 million on July 4, its fifth time surpassing the $3 million mark this year, and has routinely handled more than $2.5 million nightly.

Earlier this month, the governor’s office and members of the legislature were presented a report regarding the impact of the state’s first $20 million appropriation for horse racing purses. The report was presented on behalf of the SBOANJ, Meadowlands, and Freehold as well as Monmouth Park and thoroughbred as-sociations.

Included in this information, the report high-lighted a nearly 12 percent increase in wager-ing in 2019 compared to 2018 and the near doubling of purse money for the Sire Stakes program. It also noted the significant increase of horses competing at the state’s tracks after consecutive years of decline, the exponential growth of the breeding industry, and the in-crease in racing-related employment.

These positive developments are vital to our industry receiving future appropriations, par-ticularly with the looming budget deficit facing the state created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Projections show New Jersey facing a shortfall of anywhere from $7 billion to $20 billion for the Fiscal Year 2021 budget. The current fis-cal year was scheduled to end June 30 but was extended to Sept. 30 to allow more time for financial analysis and preparation for the next budget. In addition, in mid-July the governor signed a bond bill that will allow the state to borrow up to $9.9 billion to help offset reve-nue shortfalls.

With assistance from our lobbyist, AJ Sabath, we are proactively shaping our message to share with legislative leaders, legislative al-lies, legislative staff, and the governor’s office to advocate for the continuation of the purse supplement as part of the upcoming budget. The governor has until Aug. 25 to present his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2021.

In other legislative news that could positive-ly impact wagering in the future, a bill spon-sored by Assemblyman Ronald Dancer, among others, to allow New Jersey residents to bet on horseraces when outside the state by using off-track wagering accounts, was approved in a 73-0 vote by the Assembly. Currently, New Jersey residents must be physically present in the state to wager. The measure now goes to the Senate for approval.

Also, since the COVID-19 pandemic has start-ed the SBOANJ has been working together with Chris Samaha and BCAP to help fund and assist those in need plus distribute food cards, masks, gloves, and antibacterial cleaners.

Finally, thank you to all our horsemen and horsewomen for your cooperation in following protocols, which are necessary to help ensure our industry can keep operating without inter-ruption, at training centers and racetracks. We must remember the actions of individuals can affect our group as a whole, so please remain committed to practicing essential health and safety measures. We are all in this together.

Mark Ford

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RUTGERS EQUINE SCIENCE CENTER HELD A RESEARCH FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE FOR VETERANS WITH PTSD

ATTENTION ALL NEW JERSEY HORSEMEN AND HORSEWOMEN

The research project, conducted by the Equine Science Center

at Rutgers University, will focus on the horse human bond, and

how EAAT affects both humans and horses during these types

of therapy sessions. “It is important that we are not only able

to fund the research that will be conducted, but also cover all

costs associated with the veterans who will be volunteering

their time for this important cause,” said Center Director Dr.

Karyn Malinowski. “This will be the first time research con-

ducted with EAAT will measure the same physiological mark-

ers of stress and well-being simultaneously in both the horses

and veterans.”

The proposed project, an 8-week research trial by Ph.D. candi-

date Ms. Ellen Rankins, will examine equine and human health

in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

specifically within the New Jersey veteran population.

There has been an outpouring of support for the project, with

early supporters including New Jersey Assemblyman Ronald S.

Dancer from New Jersey’s 12th legislative district. Assembly-

man Dancer serves on the Military and Veterans’ Affairs Com-

mittee and is himself a veteran having served in the United

State Army. “Growing up I saw first-hand the bond between

horses and people, myself included, and the good that can

come from that connection” said Assemblyman Dancer. “

The Center’s major fundraising event was “Rutgers Giving

Day,” on June 17, 2020 and raised over $29,000.

In January of 2019, Senate Bill S2992 passed in the Legislature and was signed by the Governor on February 4, 2019. This law appropriated $20 million for five fiscal years to the New Jersey Racing Commission for horse racing purse appropriations. De-spite the legislation’s passage, the appropriation is not guaran-teed. To ensure the passage of our appropriation again in 2021 we need to work together and contact our legislators. With the fiscal status of the State due to the COVID-19 pandem-ic, we are asking that everyone reach out to their Legislators, urging support on the appropriation in the 2021 Budget. It is imperative that you contact your Legislator before the Budget address that will be delivered on August 25, 2020.

The SBOANJ and our Advocacy & Management Group lobbying team have put together an outline to assist you when speaking to or writing to your legislator, explaining how the funding you will be asking support for is essential to the horse racing and breeding industry. Visit sboanj.com and click on Help For Contacting Your NJ Legislator to view the outline and the NJ Horse Racing Impact Annual Report. Please take the time to review the outline and contact your leg-islator as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your coop-eration on this very important matter.

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SBOANJ 2020 SPONSORED RACES RACE CONDITION LOCATION DATE

Garden State Trot 2-year-old colt trotters NJ sired Meadowlands Racetrack 08/07/20

Garden State Trot 2-year-old filly trotters NJ sired Meadowlands Racetrack 08/07/20

Home Grown Pace 2-year-old colt pacers NJ sired, foaled, SDF Meadowlands Racetrack 07/31/20

Home Grown Pace 2-year-old filly pacers NJ sired, foaled, SDF Meadowlands Racetrack 07/31/20

Futurity #54 3-year-old trotters NJ sired Freehold Raceway 10/02/20

Garden State Trot 3-year-old filly trotters NJ sired Freehold Raceway 09/11/20

Garden State Trot 3-year-old colt trotters NJ sired Freehold Raceway 09/18/20

Futurity #55 2-year-old trotters NJ sired Freehold Raceway 10/16/20

Home Grown Pace 3-year-old pacers NJ sired, foaled, SDF Freehold Raceway 09/26/20

SBOANJ 2020 SPONSORED RACES RACE CONDITION LOCATION DATE

Garden State Trot 2-year-old colt trotters NJ sired Meadowlands Racetrack 08/07/20

Garden State Trot 2-year-old filly trotters NJ sired Meadowlands Racetrack 08/07/20

Home Grown Pace 2-year-old colt pacers NJ sired, foaled, SDF Meadowlands Racetrack 07/31/20

Home Grown Pace 2-year-old filly pacers NJ sired, foaled, SDF Meadowlands Racetrack 07/31/20

Futurity #54 3-year-old trotters NJ sired Freehold Raceway 10/02/20

Garden State Trot 3-year-old filly trotters NJ sired Freehold Raceway 09/11/20

Garden State Trot 3-year-old colt trotters NJ sired Freehold Raceway 09/18/20

Futurity #55 2-year-old trotters NJ sired Freehold Raceway 10/16/20

Home Grown Pace 3-year-old pacers NJ sired, foaled, SDF Freehold Raceway 09/26/20

Visit sboanj.com for stakes conditions, payment schedules and a list of eligible horses for each race. If you have a 2019 foal that is eligible to 2021 races but you did not make the May 15th payment, there is still time to nominate your foal. The supplemental yearling nomination payment is due August 15, 2020. For more information of question contact the SBOANJ office at 732-462-2357.

HOMEGROWNPACE COLT

WINNER

GARDEN STATE TROT 2 YO FILLY

WINNER

GARDEN STATE TROT 2 YO FILLY

WINNER

GARDEN STATE TROT 2 YO COLT

WINNER

HOMEGROWNPACE FILLY

WINNER

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

LINDYS DOLLYWOOD PRESTO

SOUTHWIND TYRION

CAVIART AUDREY

SIRE: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE

DAM: WESTERN GRADUATE

SIRE: MUSCLE HILL

DAM: LINDYS DOLLYWOOD

SIRE: TRIXTON

DAM: SUSIE`S MAGIC

SIRE: MUSCLE HILL

DAM: TAYLOR JEAN

SIRE: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE

DAM: DARLIN’S DELIGHT

TRAINER: RONALD BURKE

DRIVER: DEXTER J DUNN

OWNERS: BURKE RACING STABLE

LLC, PHILLIP COLLURA, J&T

SILVA- PURNEL & LIBBY, &

WEAVERBRUSCEMI LLC

TRAINER: GEORGE DUCHARME

DRIVER: SCOTT ZERON

OWNERS: FTM RACING STABLE LLC

TRAINER: AKE SVANSTEDT

DRIVER: YANNICK GINGRAS

OWNERS: BRIXTON MEDICAL INC

TRAINER: AKE SVANSTEDT

DRIVER: AKE SVANSTEDT

OWNERS: S R F STABLE, AKE

SVANSTEDT INC, KNUTSSON

TROTTING INC &

BRITTANY FARMS LLC

TRAINER: NANCY TAKTER

DRIVER: YANNICK GINGRAS

OWNER: CAVIART FARMS

SBOANJ 2020 SPONSORED RACES

At this time we have been assured that Freehold

Raceway will reopen on the scheduled date of

August 28, 2020. Qualifiers will be held a week

before opening date.

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NEW JERSEY SIRE STAKES CHAMPIONS3YO COLT TROTTER

2YO COLT TROTTER

3YO FILLY TROTTER

2YO FILLY TROTTER

3YO COLT PACER

2YO COLT PACER

3YO FILLY PACER

2YO FILLY PACER

PLAY TRIX ON METRIXTON - LIMA PLAYMATE

SOUTHWIND TYRIONMUSCLE HILL - TAYLOR JEAN

AB ’SATTITUDEXPRESSTRIXTON - ABBIE’SGOTATTITUDE

ALTARMUSCLE HILL - SWAN HOT MAMA

ROCKIN THE ACESROCK N ROLL HEAVEN - MATTARONI

F IKA T IMESUNFIRE BLUE CHIP - RAIDERS FAVORITE

ODDS ON SARASOTAROCK N ROLL HEAVEN - ODDS ON CHARMAINE

ANNA JEANSGREAT VINTAGE - EARLY GO HANOVER

TR: LINDA TOSCANO - DR: SCOTT ZERONOWNER: RENEE SPAHR

TR: AKE SVANSTEDT - DR: AKE SVANSTEDTOWNERS: SRT STABLE & AKE SVANSTEDT INC.

TR: LUCAS WALLIN - DR: TIM TETRICKOWNER: STOP THE JADE FARM LLC

TR: PER ENGBLOM - DR: DAVID MILLEROWNER: DIAMOND CREEK RACING

TR: ROBERT CLEARY - DR: BRIAN SEARSOWNER: ROBERT BARRY

TR: CHASE VANDERVORT - DR: TIM TETRICKOWNER: CHASE VANDERVORT

TR: ROSS CROGHAN - DR: TIM TETRICKOWNER: ODDS ON RACING

TR: JOHN URBANSKI - DR: JASON THOMPSONOWNER: JOHN URBANSKI

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GINGRAS CATCHES DUNN FOR BIG M DRIVER TITLE

SBOANJ REBATE PROGRAMS

HAMBLETONIAN HANDLE HIGHLIGHTS

Yannick Gingras came from “off the pace” to best Dexter Dunn in the hotly contested battle for top driver at the Meadowlands meeting that came down to Saturday’s Ham-bletonian Day card.

By winning three races Friday and four more Saturday, Gin-gras overcame Dunn’s 82-79 lead in the standings entering the final weekend of racing. After Dunn won the final race of the meet – with 19-1 shot Starvin Marvin – he stood one behind Gingras, who won the title by a count of 86 to 85.

Gingras and Dunn also finished 1-2 in money earnings.Ron Burke, the winner of 12 consecutive national trainer ti-tles, topped the Big M trainer colony in wins with 50. Nan-cy Takter was the leading money-earning trainer. She had just over $1 million in earnings heading into Hambo Day.

Leading owners at the meeting were Pollack Racing LLC and Jeffrey Cullipher.

In order to qualify for any rebate programs available through the SBOANJ you must be a current member and have on file a W- 9 form. For the 2019 stallion and resident mare programs , peo-ple who were registered need to send in proof of foal-ing. You can go on the USTA and send in the registration

information for proof of foaling in New Jersey. The 2020 rebate forms can be sent only after the mare is pronounced in foal. Deadline for both programs is October 31, 2020

All-source North American wagering on the 16-race Ham-bo Day card totaled $5,730,615, by far the highest total in the industry in 2020. It marked the second time during the 41-program meeting where wagering topped the $5-million plateau.

On 33 occasions, wagering went past the $2.5-million mark, while the $3-million barrier was busted 10 times.

Wagering on the Hambletonian was red hot, as a total of $845,469 was pushed through the windows on the 11th race Saturday, an increase of $322,305 over last year (61 percent).

Wagering totals from international outlets will not be known for several days.

For the first time in history every owner and harness racing

fan were able to watch qualifiers and baby races at Gaitway

Farm and Magical Acres live. Each farm hosted four days of

qualifiers and baby races and streamed them live in conjunc-

tion with the SBOANJ.

Thousands viewed the races on each farms respective You-

Tube channel. The races are still available to view for those

interested, simply visit the YouTube Channels provided.

Gaitway Farm YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.

com/channel/UC9H2-tEoe6ycVuD6QfAhsrQ?app=desktop

Magical Acres YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.

com/channel/UC7x7kuNX1cbrId3rJjSzPeg

With the success of the Live Streams it is hoped that it will be

a continued tradition.

LIVE STREAM OF QUALIFIERS A SUCCESS

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In January of 2019, the appropriations bill passed in the Legislature and was signed

by the Governor on February 4, 2019. This law appropriated $20 million for five

fiscal years to the New Jersey Racing Commission for the horse racing industry,

divided equally between the Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds. Funding for the

3rd year appropriation is being considered now for the 2021 budget year. TrotPAC

will continue to work with legislators to retain their support for the appropriation

funding. TrotPAC is dedicated to insure the long-term viability of the New Jersey

Standardbred racing and breeding industry. However, due to the cancellation of our

annual golf outing, which has been the many source of revenue, we are asking mem-

bers to please help and send a donation if you are able. Thanking you in advance for

your continue support.

2020 SBOANJ & BCAP Scholarship Information

2020 SBOANJ Board of Director’s Election

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey and the Backstretch Community Assis-tance Program of New Jersey are proud to announce Paul Fusco, Katie Eick, Jennifer Booth, and Emma Krouse as this years scholarship recipients

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey Board of Di-rectors Election will be held on November 16, 2020. Any members interested in running for the board, please contact the office at 732-462-2357.

Due to the unprecedented times we have been faced with the Standard-bred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey directors have de-cided to cancel the annual golf outing. At this time the directors are looking at alternative fundraising events at a later date. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

SBOANJ ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

2020 Medical Clinic

Clinic Dates

Monday October 5

Monday October 19

Monday November 2

Monday, November 16

Monday, November 30

Monday December 7

Hours of operation:

12:20 – 4:00pm

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Please contact the SBOANJ office if you have a service you would like to offer.

Vendor Discount Participants

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Meadowlands Racetrack

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East Rutherford, NJ 07073

rudyscafeandrestaurant.com732- 851-4188

363 NJ-33, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

knobhillbowling.com 732-446-6001

363 NJ-33, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

embroideryunl.com • 508-485-5522 449 Boston Post Rd. East Ste #5,

Marlborough, MA 01752

732-780-129591 Highland Ridge Rd.

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609-223-04211 Allison Way

Allentown, NJ 08501

freeholdraceway.com • 732-462-3800130 Park Avenue

Freehold, NJ 07728

pantanonursery.com • 732-786-8503 145 Freehold Rd.

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Shop online @ saddlesource.com 732-446-4330

29 Park Ave.Englishtown, NJ 07726

282 Rt 539 Cream Ridge, NJ 08514

dillsfeed.com • 732-462-2251263 Throckmorton St.

Freehold, NJ 07728

RACING RESUMES WITH A NEW LOOK

SBOANJ ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Standardbred breederS & OwnerS aSSOciatiOn Of new JerSey64 Business Route 33, Manalapan, NJ 07726 Phone: 732-462-2357 Fax: 732-409-0741

Email: info@sboanj.com Website: www.sboanj.com

OfficerS

Mark FordPresident

Robert BoniFirst Vice President

Mark MullenSecond Vice President

Christopher RyderThird Vice President

Michael GulottaTreasurer

Anthony RomanoSecretary

Alfred Ochsner Jr.Executive

Administrator

directOrS

Stephen P. Dey III, VMD

Yannick Gingras

Michael Klau

Sam Landy

Richard Meirs, VMD

Julie Miller

Anthony Perretti

Thomas Pontone

Linda Toscano

racetrack rep

Paul Consol - Freehold

Michelle Smith - Meadowlands

bOOkkeeper

Marie Lauer

inSurance cOOrdinatOr

Maritsa Quijada

StakeS cOOrdinatOr

Linda Goss

publicity cOnSultant

Courtney Stafford

impOrtantphOne numberS

New Jersey Sire Stakes609-292-8830

License/FingerprintNJ Racing Commission

Trenton: 609-292-0613Freehold: 732-462-3800

Meadowlands: 201-460-4137

NJ Trailer Ban: NJTP800-336-5875

64 Business Route 33 Manalapan, NJ 07726