Independent Sports
He’spuregold wins Irish War Cry Handicap again, cruising to victory
OCEANPORT – Trainer Kelly Breen isn't quite sure what’s next for He’spuregold, but the 4-year-old Jersey-bred appears headed for bigger things and more challenging...
Bramble Bay scores in Jersey Girl Handicap at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – Whenever trainer Mike Dini needs a pick-me-up for himself or for the 6-year-old mare Bramble Bay he simply waits for the Jersey...
TVG.com Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park draws 19 nominations
OCEANPORT – Nineteen horses have been nominated to the Grade 1 TVG.com Haskell Stakes to be held on July 23 at Monmouth Park, including...
I’m Listening seeks another Jersey-bred stakes win in Jersey Girl Stakes
OCEANPORT – The way I’m Listening has been acting and racing lately, trainer Claudio Gonzalez said it's impossible to tell that the mare is...
Holmdel lacrosse team sets record with 13 victories during 2022 season
HOLMDEL - Coach Brendan Quinn and his Holmdel High School boys lacrosse players continued to lift the school's lacrosse program to new heights during...
Car Club set to ship from Kentucky for $100,000 Regret Stakes at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – It isn't often that Ben Colebrook ships Car Club from Kentucky to race. It's even more rare for the 44-year-old trainer to...
Betmakers, Monmouth Park to offer $1M bonus for sweep of three races
OCEANPORT – Monmouth Park and BetMakers Technology Group will again partner as sponsors for the $1 million BetMakers Bonanza bonus for the connections of...
Fort Washington springs upset in Tale of the Cat Stakes at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT– Given a firm turf course, something he did not have in his last start, and a fast pace in front of him, Fort...
Martino claims first career Modified division win at Wall Stadium
WALL TOWNSHIP — Tommy Martino Jr. raced to victory in the non-stop 40-lap main event for Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium Speedway on...
Bout Time closes stoutly for first career stakes victory in Goldwood Stakes
OCEANPORT – If trainer Cherie DeVaux had any doubts about whether Bout Time was ready for graded stakes company in four weeks, she no...
Robin Sparkles looking for elusive grass stakes win in Goldwood Stakes
OCEANPORT – Anyone looking at the resume Robin Sparkles has compiled during her 14-race career will see a consistent turf sprinter. Six wins from...
Cranford High School’s protest denied; Middletown North retains Group III baseball title
MIDDLETOWN - The 2022 New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Group III state championship will remain in possession of the Middletown North High School...
Jackson’s Scisco powers to victory in Wall Stadium Modified feature
WALL TOWNSHIP — Kyle Scisco of Jackson powered from the middle of the field to win the 40-lap Modified stock car main event at...
Belgrano rallies to win Select Stakes by a neck at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – Trainer Frank Russo finally found the extra half-furlong he has been looking for with Belgrano, and the 8-year-old gelding took full advantage...
Mind Control Digs in to beat Hot Rod Charlie in Grade 3 Salvator Mile
OCEANPORT – Anthony Sciametta said he received simple instructions from trainer Todd Pletcher on the morning of June 18: Tell jockey John Velazquez to...
Middletown North defeats Cranford, 5-4, to win Group III state baseball title
Editor's note: On the morning of June 19, a statewide media company reported that Cranford High School is protesting the Group III championship game...
Trombetta hoping Mr Jefferson takes next step in Pegasus Stakes
OCEANPORT – Trainer Michael Trombetta heads into the $150,000 Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth Park on June 18 with a colt who has only hinted...
TVG.com Haskell Stakes Preview Day features three graded stakes plus Pegasus Stakes
OCEANPORT – Three graded stakes races and the TVG.com Pegasus Stakes for 3-year-olds highlight a 14-race card on June 18 for Monmouth Park’s inaugural...