PARSIPPANY – The Far Hills Race Meeting Association (FHRMA) announced that Melody Lieberman of Parsippany has won its Oh, Say Can You Sing? national anthem singing contest. Ten finalists performed their renditions of the national anthem in front of a series of judges yesterday evening at a live performance at the Steeplechase Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, in Somerville.
The Oh, Say Can You Sing? national anthem contest was held in honor of the celebration of America 250. Liberman will take the mic at the 105th running of the Far Hills Race Meeting, the country’s most prestigious steeplechase horse race, where she will deliver the Star-Spangled Banner and help the FHRMA officially commence the day’s events. The 105th running of the Far Hills Race Meeting will take place on October 17th.
“Yesterday’s performances were truly extraordinary,” said Guy Torsilieri, Chairman of the Far Hills Race Meeting Association. “Each contestant brought remarkable talent and heartfelt meaning to the national anthem, many singing in honor of loved ones and personal connections to cancer. The judges faced a difficult decision, but Ms. Lieberman’s performance stood out and the choice was unanimous. We are thrilled to welcome her on October 17th where her voice will help set the tone for an unforgettable race day at Moorland Farm before tens of thousands of racegoers.”
For over a century, the Far Hills Race Meeting Association has partnered with RWJUH Somerset to help deliver exceptional care for patients across the county and the region. In recognition of the association’s longstanding generosity, and more than $22 million dollars of donations, the hospital’s state-of-the-art Steeplechase Cancer Center and Behavioral Health Unit bear its name. Most recently, in 2025, the association announced an additional $1.25 million commitment to the Steeplechase Cancer Center’s Far Hills Race Meeting Association Oncology Patient Assistance Fund, which provides vital support for cancer patients, specifically those facing financial hardship.
“Standing among so many talented contestants was inspiring, and I am deeply grateful to have been selected as the winner of the Oh, Say Can You Sing? contest,” said Melody Lieberman. “This opportunity carries special meaning for me, as I sang in remembrance of my grandfather and in recognition of the important healthcare support advanced by the Far Hills Race Meeting Association and RWJUH Somerset. It will be an honor to share that spirit with thousands of racegoers when I sing the national anthem at The Hunt this October.”
The 105th running of the Far Hills Race Meeting, sponsored by Open Road Auto Group, will take place on Saturday, October 17th. Since its inception, it has raised over $22 million for local healthcare to date, and will support five worthy beneficiaries in 2026, including RWJUH Somerset, Crossroads4Hope, Community in Crisis, LifeCamp and Bonnie Brae.
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About The Far Hills Race Meeting
The Far Hills Race Meeting, a 105-year-old premier social and sporting event in New Jersey, attracts diverse spectators year after year. It showcases the world’s finest steeplechase races, fosters connections with loved ones, supports worthy causes, and creates cherished memories. Sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association, Inc., the event offers the largest purses for Steeplechase races in the United States, pari-mutuel wagering in partnership with Monmouth Park, global live streaming and “America’s Day at the Races” is aired on Fox Sports in partnership with NYRA and Monmouth Park. For more information, visit www.farhillsrace.org.
