Monmouth Park, located in Oceanport, New Jersey, is the premier Thoroughbred racing venue on the Jersey Shore. Opened in 1870 and revived in 1946, it has long been known as “The Shore’s Greatest Stretch.” Monmouth is famous for hosting the prestigious Haskell Invitational and for its lively summer meet that draws fans from across the Northeast.
Monmouth Park Track Details
- Surfaces: One-mile dirt oval and a seven-furlong turf course with chutes.
- Configuration: Long home stretch and sweeping turns.
- Facilities: Grandstand, picnic areas, family-friendly venues, and the popular Haskell Festival Day.
Monmouth Featured Races & Events
- Haskell Stakes (G1):** Monmouth’s signature event, a summer showcase for 3-year-olds.
- United Nations Stakes (G1):** Turf feature attracting international competitors.
Monmouth Horses & Race Types
- Hosts summer Thoroughbred flat racing (May through September).
- Features 3-year-old stakes, turf handicaps, and sprints for all divisions.
Monmouth History & Legacy
- Founded: 1870; revived post-WWII in 1946.
- Milestones: Hosted the 2007 Breeders’ Cup—the first held in New Jersey.
- Legacy: Known as the Jersey Shore’s racing jewel, consistently producing stars and upsets.
Monmouth Odds & Betting
- Daily menu: Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Pick 6.
- The Haskell Stakes produces some of the richest betting pools of the summer.
- Available on-site, at simulcast outlets, and through our BetUS online racebook.
Monmouth Records & Stats
- Fastest Haskell: Majestic Light (1976) – 1:47.00 at 1 1⁄8 miles.
- Attendance Record: 53,000+ for the 2007 Breeders’ Cup.
- Notable: Authentic’s 2020 Haskell victory en route to Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup Classic wins.
