Independent Sports
Thomas takes aim at Jersey Derby despite some uncertainty over distance
OCEANPORT – If trainer Jonathan Thomas does wind up starting both horses he nominated to the $100,000 Jersey Derby at Monmouth Park on May...
Eagles earn top seed in sectional tournament; eye second straight state title
MIDDLETOWN - The NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV state sectional tournament will begin June 1 and the Middletown South High School baseball team is...
Hawkish looks to regain winning ways in Cliff Hanger Stakes
OCEANPORT – It was shortly after trainer Jimmy Toner nominated Hawkish to the May 28 $100,000 Cliff Hanger Stakes at Monmouth Park that he...
Jackson’s Blake Barney wins by inches in Wall Stadium Modified thriller
WALL TOWNSHIP — Although he led the majority of the Modified stock car 40-lap main event at Wall Stadium Speedway on the evening of...
The Critical Way returns with sharp victory in $100,000 Get Serious Stakes
OCEANPORT – At 8 years old and coming off a five-month layoff, The Critical Way showed that, as trainer Jose Delgado said, "he's still...
Favorite Robin Sparkles zips to victory in Politely Stakes at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – There was nothing complicated about the intentions for Robin Sparkles heading into in the Politely Stakes at Monmouth Park on May 21.
Sent...
Bennett looking to get off to fast start with Xy Speed in Get Serious Stakes
OCEANPORT – With most of the shipping done involving the 50 horses he is bringing up from Florida, trainer Gerald Bennett says he is...
Trinity Hall lacrosse team wins 2022 Shore Conference Tournament championship
The Trinity Hall lacrosse program has climbed the ranks of the Shore Conference over the past four years, from the bottom tier of the...
Servis hopeful Bold Confection takes to turf in $100,000 Politely Stakes
OCEANPORT – Without the opportunity to even breeze Bold Confection on the grass yet, trainer John Servis concedes he is "kind of going in...
Royal Urn scores 17-1 upset in John J. Reilly Handicap at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – If the betting public was surprised that the "other" Kelly Breen horse captured the John J. Reilly Handicap at Monmouth Park on...
Dash Attack prevails in $100,000 Long Branch Stakes at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – Samuel Marin's first victory in the United States is one the 20-year-old jockey from Trujilo, Venezuela, won't soon forget.
Able to swing wide...
Breen hopeful as Pickin’ Time and Royal Urn return in John J. Reilly Handicap
OCEANPORT – With his top two Jersey breds training well after wintering in Florida, and with Monmouth Park embarking on its second weekend of...
Jersey Jewel looking for a sharp seasonal debut in Spruce Fir Handicap
OCEANPORT – Trainer Kent Sweezey is hopeful that Jersey Jewel will break from her pattern of the past few years on May 14 when...
Gonzalez looking to keep early momentum going at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – After capturing the Serena's Song Stakes during Monmouth Park's delayed opening day on May 8, trainer Claudio Gonzalez won't spend much time...
Reed wins Wall Stadium Modified race in 2022 season opener
WALL TOWNSHIP — Three-time Wall Stadium Modified stock car driving champion Steven Reed raced in contention for most of the season opening 40-lap main...
Huskies battling together to find second-half momentum
During the past several years, the Matawan Regional High School softball team has gotten used to making deep runs in the Shore Conference Tournament...
Mater Dei Prep appoints Fumando as new varsity football coach
MIDDLETOWN — Administrators at Mater Dei Prep have appointed Justin Fumando as the school's new head varsity football coach.
Fumando graduated from Kean University, Union,...
Monmouth Park to open 62-day thoroughbred meet on May 7
Monmouth Park, Oceanport, will open its 62-day 2022 thoroughbred racing season on May 7 and when it does, Fixed Odds wagering will be available....
