News
Bring Back Live Racing!
Massachusetts has a new opportunity to bring back live thoroughbred racing and other equine sports and generate hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars to our local economy.
New NEHBPA Address & Phone Number
The NEHBPA office at Suffolk Downs is now permanently closed. We have a temporary office in Waltham Our new Phone number is: 617-744-3603 Our new address is: NEHBPA PO Box 550247 North Waltham MA 02455 You can still reach us at info@newenglandhbpa.com If your address...
David Lezell Has Passed Away
We are sad to announce the passing of David Lezell. David was a longtime outrider in New England as well as being an Exercise Rider and Trainer.
Frank Generazio Has Passed Away
We are sad to announce the passing of Frank Generazio. Frank was a former NEHBPA President, as well as an owner, trainer and breeder.
NEHBPA Election Results
Today’s NEHBPA Election Results are in.
Frank Amonte Has Passed Away
We are sad to announce the passing of Jockey Frank Amonte.
Letter to Members Concerning New Racetrack
As you know, the NEHBPA has spent several years now working with various development ideas for a new thoroughbred racetrack in Massachusetts to succeed Suffolk Downs. After some false starts, we now have a winning horse to ride with a developer (and horseman) who has secured land in the town of Sturbridge for a new track facility with stables for retired thoroughbreds and a horse-centered mission.
Francis Umbrello Has Passed Away
Francis Umbrello, the father of Paul Umbrello, the Executive Director of the NEHBPA has passed away. The service will be private.
Eric Lato Obituary
We are sad to announce the passing of Eric Lato. Eric worked for many years in New England as a Valet, Outrider and Exercise Boy.
Gary Saccocia Sr. Has Passed Away
We are sad to announce the passing of Gary Saccocia Sr.