Author: Jim Hague

Trainer/collegian Liam Benson finds Expected Ruler an unexpected star

Posted by Jim Hague | Aug 19, 2015 | Breaking, Features, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

“It’s nice to work with horses instead of humans,” says 20yo Liam Benson, who will balance training Tyro winner Expected Ruler with attending fall classes.

For 77-year-old John Mazza, slowing down’s not an option

Posted by Jim Hague | Apr 29, 2015 | Breaking, Features, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

Trainer John Mazza, 77, would like to slow down. But with a promising 2-year-old and 17 other horses i n the barn, there’s no time for that.

Joe Bravo, grinding towards milestone win

Posted by Jim Hague | Mar 25, 2015 | Breaking, Features, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

A tough start to 2015 has slowed jockey Joe Bravo’s march to 5,000 wins. But it hasn’t dulled his enthusiasm for the game.

Eddie Plesa hoping to hold two of a kind

Posted by Jim Hague | Feb 18, 2015 | Breaking, Features, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

Veteran trainer Eddie Plesa, Jr. has two of a kind this winter, in top three-year-olds Souper Colossal and Mr. Jordan. He hopes that continues to be a winning hand.

Paco Lopez proving he’s “among the very best of the best”

Posted by Jim Hague | Aug 27, 2014 | Breaking, Features, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Top Stories |

Paco Lopez is running away with the Monmouth Park riding title, with a 66-win lead over his nearest competitor. Chalk it up to hard work — and maturity.