Karen Munk
Owner & Harness Managing Partner
Karen Munk is a native of Saratoga Springs, New York. After attending Cornell University for a period, Mrs. Munk ventured to follow her lifelong dream; a career hands on, with horses, on the Harness Circuit! She worked with legendary Hall of Fame trainer Billy Haughton, as a caretaker on the grand circuit. She also performed duties as a veterinary assistant to Robert Legler, D.M.V. Mrs. Munk spent the next twenty five years as a Harness trainer/driver. She worked at such venues as Rockingham Park in New Hampshire, Vernon Downs in New York, as well as the fair circuit all over the Northeast. A consummate horsewoman in her own right, Mrs. Munk brings a significant amount of expertise and insight, to Funky Munky Stable.
Jon Hochberg
Thoroughbred Managing Partner
Born and raised in the Hudson Valley, Jon Hochberg was never far from Saratoga Springs growing up. He first visited Saratoga Race Course in August of 1988 and instantly fell in love with the charm of the town and atmosphere at the track. Then came the Easy Goer-Sunday Silence battles of the 1989 Triple Crown races, which made him a fan for life. From watching Thoroughbred Action with Harvey Pack, to making numerous trips to Saratoga each and every summer, Jon has remained a Saratoga regular ever since ’88. Now a college athletics administrator and Long Island resident, he linked up with Richie Munk in 2017 at Belmont Park, and has been a die-hard Funky Munky partner and ambassador, owning several horses by himself and with groups of friends. Jon now serves as the Thoroughbred Managing Partner, coordinating the management and communication between Karen Munk, David Donk, current FMS partners, prospective FMS partners, and NYRA officials. He also oversees the Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, and now maintains the Funky Munky website, which has been refreshed to be more informative and engaging.