Monmouth Park Racetrack, located in Oceanport, New Jersey, is touted as the "Resort of Racing". With its rich thoroughbred history and entertainment offerings, Monmouth is unique.
Monmouth is home to the $1-million Haskell Invitational, the richest invitational thoroughbred horse race in North America. The annual race attracts the finest jockeys and Triple Crown horses in the country. The course includes a lavish paddock, located behind the clubhouse, and consists of a 16-stall oak saddling enclosure leading to the beautiful, tree-shaded English Walking Ring. In the ring, horses are paraded to the public and jockeys receive last-minute instructions. This is easily one of the most picturesque and relaxing areas at Monmouth Park.
The backstretch not only houses approximately 1,600 horses in 38 barns, but also serves as a small community for the horsemen and track employees. Located in the center of the backstretch, in an area called "The Quadrangle", is the Frenchman's Kitchen, where the motto is "Eat your betting money, but never your eating money."
The track's grandstand is capable of seating 13,000, while the clubhouse can seat 5,000. The track offers a free wagering seminar daily at noon. Monmouth also offers its "Dawn Patrol", a popular tour that occurs mornings on Thursday and Friday from June-August. The two-hour tour includes a tram ride, horse-training session, visit with jockeys and a discussion of the track's history. Monmouth also offers Family Day on Sundays. With clowns, face painting, pony rides, and other activities, children can enjoy the day at the races. Monmouth offers a wide array of dining options, including: The Salvator Bar and Grill, The Dining Terrace, Lady's Secret Café, Paddock Sports Bar, Monmouth Café, The Clubhouse, Turf Club and the Rivalry Room.
Monmouth Park plays host to the Breeders' Cup World Championships of thoroughbred horse racing on October 26 and 27th, 2007. This prestigious horse racing event comprises three new races on the 26th and eight Breeders' Cup races, all Grade I, including the 24th running of the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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