Monmouth Park readies for Breeders'
Monmouth Park is getting set for the Breeders' Cup, Oct. 26-27. Here's an excerpt from Kevin O'Connor's story in Friday's editions of The Trentonian:
OCEANPORT – In April of 1982, Thoroughbred owner John R.Gaines announced plans for a season-ending world championship for horse racing.
In 1984, Gaines' plans became a reality as the Breeders’ Cup World Championships debuted at Hollywood Park and has since established a history and lore all its own in the traditional sport of Thoroughbred racing.
This year, the prestigious racing weekend comes to New Jersey for the 24th running of Thoroughbred racing’s $23 million showcase at Monmouth Park on October 26 and 27.
“It’s the biggest thing for New Jersey racing ever,” said George Bernet, Assistant Media Manager at Monmouth Park.
The event features eleven races – three more than last year – and will be held over two days. With each Breeder’s Cup race is worth at least $1 million, all of the sport’s best will be on hand at Monmouth Park on the last weekend of October.
While passionate horse racing fans follow the sport year-round, horse racing is completely off the radar to the casual sports fan for most of the year.
Yet for about a month in late spring, the pursuit of the sport’s most prestigious honor, the Triple Crown, takes center stage in the sports world.
But after the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes, the Breeders’ Cup also brings a lot of attention to horse racing. As a result, Monmouth Park will garner a lot of national, and even worldwide, attention.
“It’s a very prestigious honor to host this,” said Bernet. “For Thoroughbred Racing, this is huge.”
--For more, pick up Friday's editions of The Trentonian, where you also will get a preview of the weekend's Breeders' Cup prep races.
--The Trentonian will wrap up this weekend's races in Saturday & Sunday's editions.
--Check back here from excerpts and the print edition for the entire roundup.
OCEANPORT – In April of 1982, Thoroughbred owner John R.Gaines announced plans for a season-ending world championship for horse racing.
In 1984, Gaines' plans became a reality as the Breeders’ Cup World Championships debuted at Hollywood Park and has since established a history and lore all its own in the traditional sport of Thoroughbred racing.
This year, the prestigious racing weekend comes to New Jersey for the 24th running of Thoroughbred racing’s $23 million showcase at Monmouth Park on October 26 and 27.
“It’s the biggest thing for New Jersey racing ever,” said George Bernet, Assistant Media Manager at Monmouth Park.
The event features eleven races – three more than last year – and will be held over two days. With each Breeder’s Cup race is worth at least $1 million, all of the sport’s best will be on hand at Monmouth Park on the last weekend of October.
While passionate horse racing fans follow the sport year-round, horse racing is completely off the radar to the casual sports fan for most of the year.
Yet for about a month in late spring, the pursuit of the sport’s most prestigious honor, the Triple Crown, takes center stage in the sports world.
But after the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes, the Breeders’ Cup also brings a lot of attention to horse racing. As a result, Monmouth Park will garner a lot of national, and even worldwide, attention.
“It’s a very prestigious honor to host this,” said Bernet. “For Thoroughbred Racing, this is huge.”
--For more, pick up Friday's editions of The Trentonian, where you also will get a preview of the weekend's Breeders' Cup prep races.
--The Trentonian will wrap up this weekend's races in Saturday & Sunday's editions.
--Check back here from excerpts and the print edition for the entire roundup.
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