Monmouth Park closed out its milestone 80th racing season on Sunday with record-breaking achievements in attendance and wagering, capped by a stunning Haskell Day that established new benchmarks for the storied New Jersey track.
Monmouth Park presents an eight-race card on Friday, August 22, 2025, with the first post scheduled for 2:00 PM. The racing program features a mix of claiming races and maiden claiming events, with purses ranging from $17,500 to $50,000. The track offers both dirt and turf racing surfaces, providing variety for horseplayers throughout the evening card.
Friday's eight-race card at Monmouth Park presents several intriguing betting opportunities, highlighted by competitive claiming races and a maiden special weight contest for two-year-old fillies stretching out for the first time this season. The afternoon program features a mix of dirt and turf action, with the turf rails positioned at 36 feet - a configuration that has historically favored front-running and stalking tactics.