On Friday, September 20, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed legislation which will see horse racing contested on the beaches of Atlantic City.
A report by NBC40.net explains that Bill A-4149 was last week passed by both the Assembly and Senate 75-0 and 37-0, respectively.
The article has quoted one of the bill’s co-sponsors, Assemblymen John Amodeo, as saying, "Thoroughbreds, jockeys, racing fans and tourists will be part of something quite unique. New Jersey is already home to popular racing events, such as the Hambletonian Stakes and the Haskell Invitation, and now the American Palio at Atlantic City.”
Amodeo went on to say, “Watching a horse race against the backdrop of the ocean will be more than a novelty -- it will be an annual event."
(With files from NBC40.net)
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