MANALAPAN,
NJ – November 17, 2015 – The Board of Directors of the Standardbred Breeders
& Owners Association of New Jersey elected Mark Ford as its president at a
reorganization meeting held on Monday, November 16, 2015 at the Association’s
offices in Manalapan, NJ.
Ford,
one of the leading trainers in Meadowlands history, owns and operates the Mark
Ford Training Center. He fills the position occupied for more than a
dozen years by Thomas Luchento.
“We
made tremendous gains while Tom was president,” said Ford. “And we will
redouble our efforts to expand racing opportunities in New Jersey, pushing
ahead with plans for an expanded gaming referendum in 2016. We thank Tom
Luchento for his leadership and know he will continue to contribute as a member
of the Board of Directors.”
