A full recap of our 101st Running at Far Hills Race Meeting
Every year, for the past 101 years, people from all over the world have come to gather at Far Hills Race Meeting–New Jersey’s premier social and sporting event. The annual gathering attracts thousands of people who come to watch the world’s finest steeplechase races, create extravagant tailgates, enjoy many luxury and VIP experiences or simply […]
Betting 101 for Far Hills Race Meeting’s 101st Running
Far Hills Race Meeting is thrilled to, once again, offer pari-mutuel wagering to all those attending or tuning in to the 101st Running on Saturday, October 15th, 2022. With or without placing bets, the Far Hills Race is a thrilling and memorable experience. But having a “little skin in the game” can provide that extra […]
What to Know Before Coming to Race Day
We’re now just days away from the big event – the 101st running of the Far Hills Race Meeting on October 15. As always, we are excited to welcome back longtime racegoers who have been part of this cherished tradition for years and also meet many first-time guests. Whether you are a veteran of the […]
Open Road Auto Group Celebrates 40+ Years of Horses and Family at the Far Hills Race Meeting
For the Ryan family, horses are truly a way of life. Rodman and Dianne Ryan—owners of the Open Road Auto Group—fell in love with all things equestrian when their daughter Jaimie Morais started taking riding lessons while in elementary school. Today, the family—which includes Jaimie’s husband Michael Morais and three children Grace (18), Jack (17) […]
Peapack-Gladstone Bank & Far Hills Race Meeting – A Shared History and Commitment to Community
With a prestigious 101-year history and deep roots in Somerset County, Peapack-Gladstone Bank has consistently invested in the communities where it operates. And nowhere is that more evident than in the bank’s long and proud history with the Far Hills Race Meeting. For more than 40 years, Peapack-Gladstone Bank has provided a broad mix of […]
Past and Future Collide at Last Year’s Centennial Running of the Far Hills Race Meeting
You could say James Damiano was the biggest winner at last year’s Far Hills Race Meeting. Better than cashing in big on a bet, James got a “yes” when he popped the question to his girlfriend Bryn Dragalin in front of their friends and family…and 30,000 racegoers who watched from the jumbotron. For Bryn and […]
The Voice of the Triple Crown – Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes – Returns to Far Hills
The Far Hills Race Meeting is a place where friends and family gather every October to reconnect and share life-long memories. But along with private tents and tailgate parties, Far Hills is also one of the New Jersey-area’s premier sporting events—and, if you head to the races this year, on October 15, you’ll have an […]
Longtime National Museum President John von Stade Dies
John T. von Stade, whose 17-year tenure as president of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame from 1989-2005 is the longest in the institution’s history, died Nov. 25 at his home in Lutherville, Md., after a lengthy illness. He was 83.
The Mean Queen Takes Grand National as Far Hills Celebrates Centennial
The Far Hills Race Meeting returned after a one-year hiatus and celebrated its 100th running Oct. 16 in New Jersey with an action-packed, six race card highlighted by The Mean Queen’s half-length victory over Snap Decision in the $150,000 Grand National. The 5-year-old Doyen mare improved to six wins and one second in eight races […]
Back in the saddle: Far Hills Race Meeting returns following pandemic cancellation
Tens of thousands turned out to Moorland Farm Saturday for the Far Hills Race Meeting, also known as “The Hunt,” when the premier autumn social and charity event in Central Jersey returned for its 100th running following last year’s pandemic cancellation. Read more…
