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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NEW STARTING GATE AT THE MEADOWLANDS

Meadowlands Racetrack • February 16, 2025

When live racing kicks off tonight, Saturday, February 15th, fans and horsemen will notice a new 2024 Ford 150 starting gate ...

EAST WINDSOR, NJ -- February 15, 2025 -- When live racing kicks off tonight, Saturday, February 15th, fans and horsemen will notice a new 2024 Ford 150 starting gate.

Designed and built by Michigan-based Don Marotta, the new staggered starting gate provides a 14-foot advantage for the horse in the 10thspot on the gate. The Meadowlands’ previous starting gate allowed for a 12-foot advantage. The gate attempts to level the chances of those horses starting from the outside posts.

“A staggered gate is something the drivers and trainers have been asking for a while,” according to Jason Settlemoir, COO &GM of the Meadowlands Racetrack. “When it was time to replace our old gate, Jeff (Gural) and I decided on the staggered gate. We want to make it as even a playing field as we can for both the horsemen and our wagering public.”

The gate was tested during qualifiers Saturday morning by Meadowlands starter Merle “Moe” LaFontaine.

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ROAD TO DAN PATCH GLORY WENT THROUGH THE BIG M

By Meadowlands Media Relations • February 20, 2025

Sunday (Feb. 23) night at Rosen Centre in Orlando, FL, harness racing’s 2024 best will be honored at the annual Dan Patch Awards dinner ...

WALK THE COURANT INC. RED CARPET WITH AMY HOLLAR

By U.S. Harness Writers Association • February 19, 2025

Want to walk the Courant Inc. Red Carpet at the U.S. Harness Writers Association’s annual Dan Patch Awards dinner, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. on Sunday night, Feb. 23 ...

DAN PATCH AWARDS DINNER TO BE STREAMED LIVE

By U.S. Harness Writers Association • February 18, 2025

The 2024 Horse of the Year will be announced Sunday night, Feb. 23, at the annual U.S. Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards dinner, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. But even if you aren’t among the attendees, you will be able to watch the announcement live via USHWA’s Facebook page ...

BARTLETT, BURKE SWEEP BIG M FEATURES

By Dave Little, Meadowlands Media Relations • February 16, 2025

Driver Jason Bartlett has been killing it all year long on Saturday nights at The Meadowlands ...

MILLER WINS THIRD STRAIGHT FEATURE AT BIG M

By Dave Little, Meadowlands Media Relations • February 15, 2025

After winning the last two featured events at The Meadowlands with Intothemysticmoon (Feb. 7) and Antognoni A (Feb. 1), it’s possible players planned on betting their $2 on driver Dave Miller in the Friday night marquee event at The Big M ...

COUNTRY SINGER MITCH ROSSELL HIGHLIGHTS DAN PATCH SATURDAY RECEPTION

By U.S. Harness Writers Association • February 12, 2025

Country music fans are in for a treat at the annual U.S. Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards weekend as Dublin Valley Farms and North American Sales Co. proudly present rising star Mitch Rossell in concert as part of the poolside Diamond Creek welcome reception on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla ...