Exciting Horse Racing Action in New Jersey 's Resort Racecourse!

Monmouth Park racecourse is a thoroughbred racecourse in Oceanport, New Jersey. The racecourse is famous for its uniquely elegant and carefully-tended lawns and flowerbeds. Monmouth Park racecourse is the host of the $1,000,000 Haskell Invitational, the richest invitational thoroughbred race in North America. Many Triple Crown contenders see action in this prestigious race.

In 2007, Monmouth Park racecourse hosted the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships for the first time. The hosting is testament to the racecourse's growing stature in the horse racing industry.

Among the more notable stakes racing events hosted by Monmouth Park racecourse are:

• The United Nations Handicap
• The Molly Pitcher Breeders' Cup Handicap
• The Pegasus Stakes
• The Eatenton Handicap
• The Monmouth Breeders' Cup Oaks
• The Longfellow Stakes
• The Miss Woodford Stakes

Monmouth Park racecourse opened on July 30, 1870 and was hoped that it would act as catalyst to the rebirth of the shore area of New Jersey . After three short years, however, Monmouth Park racecourse closed down due to financial troubles.

Racing was resumed at Monmouth Park racecourse in 1882 after prominent individuals came to track's rescue. After ten years, betting was banned in New Jersey and the racecourse land was sold.

Racing at Monmouth Park racecourse came back in 1946 when the state allowed pari-mutuel betting. Turf racing was added in 1950.

In 1994, Monmouth Park racecourse reached the milestone of more than US$3 million wagered in its races.

Monmouth Park racecourse's prominence continues to grow each year as the Haskell Invitational continues to increase in prominence.