Tag: Monmouth Park
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Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist coming to Monmouth Park for Haskell
The connections of Nyquist, winner of the Kentucky Derby, confirmed they will run their champion next in Monmouth Park’s $1 million betfair.com Haskell Invitational July 31. “We’re headed to New Jersey,” said Doug O’Neill, trainer of Nyquist in a prepared statement. “He very much impressed us this morning with his work. Mario [Gutierrez] was aboard,…
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Foundation brings fundraising, awareness to Monmouth Park
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer OCEANPORT — It’s off to the races to help raise funds to support research and education related to the treatment and cure of pediatric brain and central nervous system tumors. The Kortney Rose Foundation will serve as the host to its 11th annual Kortney’s Challenge Two-Mile Fun Walk/Run at…
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Monmouth Park’s Blu Grotto Restaurant opens
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The latest amenity at Monmouth Park opened just prior to the Fourth of July. On July 2, the Blu Grotto Restaurant, an Italian steakhouse specializing in modern and classic adaptations of regional Italian favorites, handmade pastas, fresh seafood and prime steak, opened on the grounds of Monmouth Park. “Blu…
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Monmouth Park draws big crowd on Father’s Day
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEANPORT- Monmouth Park officials had a much-needed successful Father’s Day with more than 20,000 estimated in attendance. Track officials reported that 20,342 people entered the park during the June 19 slate of races. Oceanport Councilman Joseph Irace, a regular visitor to the track, said the increased crowd was noticeable. “I…
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Patrons of Monmouth Park savor a taste of the sweet life
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Thousands of lovers of horses, chocolate and wine descended upon Monmouth Park last weekend for what promised to be a sure bet. Between horse races, attendees of the special Win, Wine & Chocolate event were treated to samples from local wineries, chocolate shops, bakeries and artisan vendors of all kinds. “It’s not hard…
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Win, Wine & Chocolate event will be a sure bet
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer There is no way to lose at the Win, Wine & Chocolate event set for June 25-26 at Monmouth Park. Greater Media Newspapers is partnering with the horse track for the second summer in a row, joining the already established Win & Wine weekend. The newspaper chain is celebrating its fourth…
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Monmouth Park still betting on state funds
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Despite an uncertain climate and competition from neighboring states, Monmouth Park officials are confident in the future of horse racing in New Jersey. During a May 10 press conference, Dennis Drazin, adviser to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA), said despite the uncertainty regarding revenue sources, there…
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Monmouth Park plans to decrease purses in 2016
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEANPORT- With expenses rising, Monmouth Park officials have offered an initial purse structure plan that is more than $1 million less than the previous year. Dennis Drazin, adviser to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, said the current plan is to decrease many of the purses this upcoming season, which…
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Court date set for sports betting appeal
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The fate of New Jersey’s multi-year pursuit of legalized sports betting currently lies in the hands of a dozen federal judges who are slated to hear the case later this month. Dennis Drazin, adviser to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, said the state will argue for the…