If you own 5% or more of a thoroughbred, you need to be licensed in New York State. The perks of being a licensed owner include access to the paddock, backstretch, barns, clubhouse admission on all racing days, and parking in the owner’s parking lot.
If you own 5% or more of a harness horse you need to be licensed. The perks include access to the backstretch, barns, clubhouse admission on all racing days, and parking in the owner’s parking lot (There is an owner’s parking lot at The Meadowlands, but not at Yonkers Raceway).
Also, whenever a Funky Munky Stable horse wins, ALL FMS partners are invited into the Winner’s Circle for the official win photo. The exception to that policy would be if an FMS horse is in a Stakes race, then only members of that partnership would be permitted in the Winner’s Circle.
