by Courtney Stafford, Publicity Director, SBOANJ

Manalapan, NJ — The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey’s (SBOANJ) annual board of director’s meeting and election was held on Friday (Oct. 13) at Freehold Raceway.

In the breeder category, incumbent Stephen Dye III ran unopposed and was re-elected.

The owner category, had two incumbent directors, Bob Boni and Dennis Lane along with new comer Sam Landy running for two open seats. The results determined that incumbent Bob Boni and Sam Landy were elected to fill the two owner director positions.

The driver/trainer category, also had two open seats available this election cycle. The nominees were incumbent Mark Ford, in addition to newcomers, Julie Miller and Ray Baynes. Mark Ford and Julie Miller were elected to fill the two driver/trainer positions.

We congratulate all the elected 2017 directors and thank those who took the time and effort to run for the open positions.