STANDARDBRED BREEDERS & OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY

Representing the drivers, trainers, caretakers, breeders and owners of New Jersey

64 Business Route 33

Manalapan, NJ 07726

Phone: 732-462-2357

Fax: 732-409-0741

STANDARDBRED BREEDERS & OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY

Representing the drivers, trainers, caretakers, breeders and owners of New Jersey

64 Business Route 33, Manalapan, NJ 07726 

Phone: 732-462-2357 | Fax: 732-409-0741

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NJ BUDGET INCLUDES APPROPRIATIONS FOR PURSES

SBOANJ • July 2, 2024

New Jersey’s horse racing industry will receive a $20 million appropriation for purses as part of the state’s fiscal year 2025 budget signed recently by Gov. Phil Murphy. The appropriation will be divided equally between Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds ...

MANALAPAN, NJ -- July 2, 2024 -- New Jersey’s horse racing industry will receive a $20 million appropriation for purses as part of the state’s fiscal year 2025 budget signed recently by Gov. Phil Murphy. The appropriation will be divided equally between Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds.

 

Funds allocated for Standardbred racing include money for overnight purses at the Meadowlands and Freehold, as well as for the New Jersey Sire Stakes and breeder awards.

 

The state first introduced the purse appropriations in 2019. The initial legislation covered a five-year period, totaling $100 million, through 2023. The state renewed the funding for 2024.

 

Last week, the state Senate and Assembly both approved legislation that would extend the appropriation annually through fiscal year 2029. That bill, which passed 76-0 in the Assembly and 40-0 in the Senate, has been sent to the governor for his signature.

 

“We are extremely grateful to the Legislature and Gov. Murphy for their continued support,” Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association President Mark Ford said. “There is no doubt the previous appropriations strengthened our industry and fostered growth, whether it be in breeding or racing.

 

“Thank you to everyone who supported our efforts and helped deliver our message to the legislators and governor. The SBOANJ board, TrotPAC, and our policy partner AMG will continue to work with the Legislature to ensure that our industry’s future remains bright.”

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