MONMOUTH PARK RACECOURSE
Situated in Oceanport, New Jersey, the racecourse at Monmouth Park opened its gates in 1870. The first meeting was held on 30th July 1870, although it only lasted for 3 years in this first stint. The track reopened in 1882 but had to close again in 1894 when tote betting in the state became illegal.
	It was to be some 52 years before Monmouth Park Jockey Club was formed to take advantage of the change in the law. The ifrst meeting of the new era, and New Monmouth Park, was on 19th June 1946.
Its two principal Group One races are the Haskell Invitational Handicap and the United Nations Handicap. The Haskell is named after Amory Haskell, President of the club from 1893 to 1966, the racecbeing run over 9 furlongs for 3 year olds. The inaugural winner in 1968 was Ballustrade, while the 2008 event was won by Big Brown.
	The United Nations Handicap is contested in July over 11 furlongs and was first run in 1953 when won by Iceberg II. In 2008 Presious Passion was the winner.
If you have badges, racecards, pictures of the racecourse or further details about the course, including your memories, then email johnslusar@fsmail.net