Tag Archives: Monmouth Park

2013 Monmouth Park season passes go on sale

Oceanport — While the racing season at Monmouth Park is still months away, fans can get a jump start on next year’s meet with the 2013 VIP season pass and year-in-review calendar. A greater than $500 value, the 2013 Monmouth … Continue reading →

DOT shifting traffic for the Haskell

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced a traffic management plan on July 26 to help accommodate tens of thousands of horse racing enthusiasts expected to descend upon Oceanport this Sunday for the 2012 Haskell Invitational, the largest attended … Continue reading →

Deal reached in track talks

By Neil Schulman Oceanport — A deal to keep Monmouth Park open in 2012 was reached hours before Governor Chris Christie had threatened to shut it down. The track will still operate, but with lowered purses.

Oh, Oceanport… Track and fort events show uncertain future

Reporter’s notebook By Walter J. O’Neill, Jr. I have lived in Oceanport for over 50 years. As a youngster, I worked at the dry cleaners located on Main Street that was owned by the Gennarellis. That shop catered to the … Continue reading →

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Track in peril as months of negotiations collapse

By Neil Schulman Oceanport —  A deal to privatize the management of Monmouth Park Racetrack has collapsed, and Governor Chris Christie has said he could shut the track down next year if a new agreement isn’t reached by Monday.

More politicians back ‘racinos’ and voters agree

By Neil Schulman Oceanport — The success of ‘racinos,’ slot machines and other betting games attached to race tracks in nearby states, is attracting more support among New Jersey politicians.

Gov signs bill to overhaul horse racing industry

Originally published Aug. 11, 2011 By Neil Schulman Oceanport — On Friday, Aug. 5, Governor Chris Christie signed a bill into law to overhaul how horse racing is managed in New Jersey.

Eight expected for Sunday’s Resorts Casino & Hotel Haskell

Originally published July 28, 2011 With less than a week until Monmouth Park’s Grade 1, $1 million Resorts Casino & Hotel Haskell Invitational, Preakness winner Shackleford and Belmont victor Ruler On Ice headline a prospective field of eight 3-year-olds. Entries … Continue reading →

Police: Expect Haskell traffic delays

Originally published July 28, 2011 Oceanport — Sunday’s Haskell invitational will draw some of the biggest names in horse racing, including the winners of this year’s Preakness and Belmont. The race attracts national attention; it’s being televised on ABC from … Continue reading →

Oceanport meets track’s new manager

Originally published July 28, 2011 By Neil Schulman Oceanport — The Oceanport Task Force on Monmouth Park Racing met last week with Morris Bailey, the new manager of the racetrack.