subject: Monmouth Park: Jersey shore horse racing mecca [print this page] Author: Patrick Garry
With the 2010 Kentucky Derby right around the corner, many people are turning their attention to horse racing, and today we would like to highlight one of the most beautiful and exciting racing destinations in the world: Monmouth Park.
New Jersey is blessed with some of the best beaches on the east coast, and when you head to the Jersey shore in the summer it is always a good idea to schedule a trip to Monmouth Park into your visit. Monmouth Park offers quality racing from early May through the end of September, and it is a great place to bring the family and enjoy the comprehensive outdoor experience, or if you choose, you can simply bury your head in the Daily Racing Form and set about picking winners and making yourself a little bit of coin.
Monmouth Park was founded in 1870, closed from 1873 to 1881, reopened in 1882, and then shut down again when paramutuel betting was outlawed in New Jersey in 1894. In 1946 Jersey made horse racing legal once again and Monmouth welcomed over 18,000 racing fans what it came back to life after being dormant for more than half a century.
Monmouth Park is the home of several top stakes and handicap affairs, including a pair of Grade 1 races, the Haskell Invitational Handicap and the United Nations Stakes. Monmouth also hosts the Grade 2 Molly Pitcher Stakes and several Grade 3 events including the Jersey Derby, the Monmouth Stakes, and the Longfellow Stakes.
Monmouth Park is a beautiful facility just a stones throw from the beach, and it is a great destination for locals and visitors alike.About the Author:
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