Atlantic City Race Course

Recognized in TOP 10 by

Horseplayers Association of North America

Hamilton Township, NJ … For Immediate Release, Friday April 9, 2010 …

The Atlantic City Race Course is proud to announce its recent recognition by the Horseplayers Association of North America (HANA) as a Top 10 Track for the horseplayer. 

Atlantic City Race Course, located in Hamilton Township is the only New Jersey track recognized in the Top 10.  Monmouth Park in Oceanport was ranked 34^th of the 69 tracks making the cut.   The honor is a proud achievement for ACRC and track officials credit another achievement - ACRC's fullest fields in the country for the 3^rd consecutive year – as a big part of the reason. 

“We are incredibly honored by this recognition,” remarks Maureen Bugdon, President of ACRC.  “HANA’s ranking as #9, puts AC Race Course alongside powerhouses like Keeneland, Churchill, Downs, Del Mar, and more.  It’s a huge accomplishment for South Jersey’s sole remaining racetrack and certainly puts Atlantic County on the map when it comes to the horseplayer nationwide."

The HANA website (www.horseplayersassociation.org) details its national ranking formula on studies and empirical data, handle growth, field size, wagering variety, pool size and more.  The tracks are ranked from one to sixty nine. Bugdon additionally credits AC Race Course famed turf course as part of the mix.  “Our grass course is still world renowned and our fields are a direct testament to its terrific shape and resilience.  The 2010 HANA honor is particularly energizing as we prepare for next week’s Thoroughbred Turf Festival,” she says.  “It’s a great kickoff to another exciting presentation of live thoroughbred racing at the Jersey Shore.”

Atlantic City Race Course hosts year-round simulcasting and a 6-day Turf Festival each year at the Mays Landing racetrack.  This year’s live racing program begins Sunday, April 18^th and continues through Saturday, April 24^th.  First post daily is 3:30pm. 

For more information, please contact (609) 645-5200.