Category: sports
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DQ elevates Mandaloun to victory in TVG.com Haskell Stakes
OCEANPORT – Juddmonte Farms’ Mandaloun came from off the pace to earn his first Grade 1 victory in the 54th running of the $1 million TVG.com Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park on July 17 as a result of the first winner’s disqualification in race history, and with the triumph gave his owner/breeder, trainer and jockey…
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RBC’s Panzini drafted by Royals; waiting to sign professional contract
The childhood dream of being drafted to play professional baseball became a reality for Red Bank Catholic High School pitcher Shane Panzini on July 12 during the fourth round of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft. Panzini heard his name called during a live telecast being presented by MLB.com as the 108th pick in the…
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Bogdan wins national crown in 2,000-meter steeplechase to cap senior campaign
Being a competitive person is something Matt Bogdan thrives on. Bogdan, who is a resident of Howell and a 2021 graduate of Colts Neck High School, would tell you his attitude is what brings out the best in him on a cross country trail or on a track during a race. During the spring of…
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Monmouth Park announces return of several promotions
OCEANPORT – Several of Monmouth Park’s most popular events – including the Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival and the Classic Car Show and Oldies Day – are back on the calendar this summer following a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19. “We are thrilled to be able to bring back some of the Jersey Shore’s most…
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Hillsborough Raiders 16U Baseball Team takes home top prize at USABL Jersey Battle Tournament
It was a “very fun” couple of days last weekend for the Hillsborough Junior American Legion baseball team during the USABL Jersey Battle Tournament held in Hillsborough Township at Mountain View Park. Competing in the 16U Central Division, the Raiders reigned supreme in its bracket to take home the top prize by representing the Hillsborough…
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Metuchen resident receives award for coverage of Haskell Stakes
Matt Shifman, senior writer and assistant editor at Horse Racing Nation, has been named the winner of the 2021 Bill Handleman Award for outstanding coverage of last year’s TVG.Com Haskell Stakes. First presented in 2012, the Handleman Award honors distinguished media coverage of the $1 million, Grade 1 Haskell, Monmouth Park’s showcase race, according to…
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Chasing Artie surges to neck victory in My Frenchman Stakes
OCEANPORT – Chances are Chasing Artie won’t be available in a $15,000 claimer again any time soon. The Wesley Ward-trained gelding, dropped into a $15,000 maiden claimer to start the year, improved to 3-for-3 in turf sprints and notched his second stakes win in four months, using a ground-saving trip to score a neck victory…
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Chasing Artie surges to neck victory in My Frenchman Stakes
OCEANPORT – Chances are Chasing Artie won’t be available in a $15,000 claimer again any time soon. The Wesley Ward-trained gelding, dropped into a $15,000 maiden claimer to start the year, improved to 3-for-3 in turf sprints and notched his second stakes win in four months, using a ground-saving trip to score a neck victory…
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Cilla wins $75,000 Blue Sparkler Stakes at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – Trainer Brett Brinkman’s initial reaction when the July 10 Blue Sparkler Stakes at Monmouth Park came off the grass? “I was happy,” he said. His second reaction? The realization that he still didn’t have an answer about whether or not his talented 3-year-old filly Cilla will take the turf, according to a press…
