Monmouth Park’s 80th season will feature $7.8 million in stakes races, including the Grade 1, $1 million Haskell Stakes. The meet will run from May 10 to Sept. 14 and will include 51 total stakes, with nine graded events and 11 restricted to New Jersey-bred horses. The premier card on July 19 will feature races such as the $600,000 United Nations (G2) and the $500,000 Molly Pitcher (G3).
In preparation for the Haskell program, Monmouth Park will host a preview day on June 14 with four stakes events, including the Salvator Mile (G3) and the Eatontown (G3), each with a purse of $150,000. The 23rd annual New Jersey Thoroughbred festival will take place on Aug. 24, featuring the $125,000 Charles Hesse III Handicap. The stakes schedule for the entire 2025 season includes a variety of races for different divisions and distances, with purses ranging from $85,000 to $1 million.
Some of the notable races on the schedule include the Haskell Stakes on July 19, the United Nations on July 19, and the Molly Pitcher on July 19, all offering substantial purses. The season will also feature races for different age groups and genders, with a focus on New Jersey-bred horses in certain events. Monmouth Park’s stakes schedule aims to provide exciting racing opportunities for both fans and participants throughout the season.
