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New Rules at Monmouth for Crops, Toe Grabs

New Rules at Monmouth for Crops, Toe Grabs

Mike Dempsey, director of racing at Monmouth Park, announced Aug. 13 that new rules regarding riding crops used by jockeys, and the use of toe grabs on racing shoes will go into effect at the New Jersey track starting Aug. 19.

 Thursday, August 13, 2009

Taylor Made to Sponsor Matchmaker Stakes

Taylor Made Farm in Nicholasville, Ky. has teamed up with Monmouth Park Racetrack to sponsor "The Taylor Made Matchmaker Stakes," a grade III event worth $150,000 to be run on Haskell Day, Sunday, Aug. 7, this year.

 Thursday, March 31, 2005

Funny Cide Weighted at 123 for Haskell; Sky Mesa, Wild and Wicked at 118

Sackatoga Stable's Funny Cide, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes (both gr. I), will carry highweight of 123 pounds in the $1-million Haskell Invitational (gr. I), Monmouth Park's signature event for 3-year-olds, on Aug. 3.

 Friday, July 18, 2003