Christie threatens to end Thoroughbred racing at Monmouth Park
December 12, 2011,from the USTA Communications Department
Columbus, OH — In an interview with the Asbury Park Press on Monday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has blamed a Thoroughbred horsemen’s group for the breakdown of a deal to place state-owned Monmouth Park under private management.
The governor added that horse racing at the Oceanport track “will disappear’’ if an agreement isn’t reached in a week.
Christie did indicate that a lease at Meadowlands Racetrack for a harness racing meet is safe.
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