A proposal that would bring horse racing to Atlantic City's beaches in October was approved Monday by the Assembly Budget Committee.Planned to coincide with Columbus Day weekend, the two-day race Oct. 11 and 13 would pay homage to an Italian tradition known as Il Palio, with a field of 50 horses narrowed down through a series of qualifying races. This is a surefire trifecta: We have a winner for horse racing and Atlantic City, we've got a perfect place on the beach, and we're going to put on a show that's never been seen before, Assemblyman Ron Dancer, R-Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean said in a written statement.For the race to take place, state legislators would have to make changes to laws allowing the New Jersey Racing Commission to grant a permit for the race and allow betting to take place. This is an exciting new American twist on a time-honored Italian tradition, which will bring some well-deserved attention to Atlantic City and our state's horse industries, Assemblyman John Amodeo, R-Atlantic, said. I'll bet that this race will become an annual tradition for New Jersey. <a href="http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/panel-moves-bill-for-atlantic-city-horse-race/article_f39ba470-d058-59ec-9c1f-7425dcc78c61.html" >source</a>
Hooves will be pounding the sand louder than thunder, foamy sweat will cover the shiny coats of these beasts and after it's all over with, the jockey with less sand in his teeth will be the victorious winner! lol
