Historical Horse Racing Machines

My optimism about the future of Thoroughbred racing stems from a simple truth: we have yet to do even the most basic things to improve the wagering experience. In any successful business, long-term success depends on delivering consistent value and quality to the customer. Consumers reward products that are easy to access, enjoyable to use, and worth returning to. Horse racing's greatest failure has been its inability to fully embrace this fundamental principle. For a century, racing enjoyed a virtual monopoly as the only legal form of wagering in much...

When Monmouth Park opens its doors for the 2026 season on Saturday, the issues it faces will already be obvious. Only eight races were carded with 63 horses entered. With only 500 to 600 horses on the grounds, the Elkwood section of the backstretch has temporarily been closed. The Long Branch Stakes did not fill, but the racing office salvaged the race and it will be run Sunday with a field of six. Those are just some of the issues facing the picturesque Jersey Shore track as it prepares to...