Indian Splendor usually runs her race at Monmouth Park

With a win in her most recent start, Indian Splendor heads to the Monmouth turf, a surface she’s three-for-four on, in this Saturday’s featured $60,000 Honey Bee Stakes at 5 ½ furlongs.

In the colors of Castaway Stable LLC, Indian Splendor has a lifetime mark of 5-7-3 from 23 outings, including a win last out at Gulfstream on April 21 when she took her foes gate to wire.

“She’s a real nice mare,” said trainer Jason Servis.  “She obviously likes it here at Monmouth.  She’s got good early speed, which is typically helpful in races like this.”

Indian Splendor has won one race a year at Monmouth since 2013 when she broke her maiden.  In addition to victories at Monmouth and Gulfstream, she sports a win in an off the turf event at Saratoga where she dead-heated for the victory just after her maiden score.

“She shows up every race,” Servis said.  “She breaks quick and puts herself into position.  From there, we just see what happens.”

Antonio Gallardo has the call on Saturday and that pair will break from post six in the field of eight, which includes the main track only entrant, Four Inch Heels.

In addition to those two runners, the field includes a pair from the Jorge Navarro barn (Forest Funds and Sky Gold), a trio from Kate DeMasi’s camp (Burn Control, Everything Lovely and Joya Real) and one New York import (Sunnysammi) for trainer George Weaver.

The Honey Bee goes as race 11 on Saturday’s 12-race program.  Approximate post for the race named in honor of New Jersey’s state insect is 5:56 p.m.         

JERSEY SHORE SIX CARRYOVER SWELLS TO $22,208 THIS FRIDAY
 

With no lone ticket selecting all winners of Sunday’s Jersey Shore Six, the carryover sits at $22,208 for this Friday’s racing card.

The Jersey Shore Six is a 20-cent base wager.  To win the jackpot, a ticket must have the winner of the six races comprising the wager and be the only one to have done so.  If more than one person has a winning ticket, they split 60% of the net pool with 40% going to the carryover.

Gates open at Monmouth Park this Friday at 11:30 a.m., with the first live race slated for 12:50 p.m.  Friday’s Jersey Shore Six is on races four through nine.

MONMOUTH PARK SET TO HOST RUTGERS DAY SATURDAY

Get ready to cheer on the Scarlet Knights this Saturday at Monmouth Park as the racetrack plays host to Rutgers Day.  All guests wearing Rutgers gear will receive free Grandstand admission, and everyone will have a chance for photos with the Rutgers’ mascot.

Newly named Athletic Director Pat Hobbs will be on-hand for a meet-and-greet, while a tent will be erected at the Grandstand entrance to discuss the upcoming football season for the Big 10 Scarlet Knights.

GATES OPEN EARLY SATURDAY FOR BELMONT STAKES DAY SIMULCAST
 

The third jewel in the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes runs this Saturday and Monmouth Park is the place to be to catch all the simulcast action from Big Sandy.

Saturday’s gates will open early at 11 a.m. with Belmont Park’s first race, the Easy Goer Stakes going at 11:35 a.m.

Belmont’s entire card, which will be beamed-in to Monmouth to watch and wager, has five Grade 1 races, a pair of Grade 2’s and a Grade 3 event.

The Belmont Stakes has an estimated post of 6:35 p.m.  Advanced wagering on that race will be offered on Friday at Monmouth beginning at noon.

46TH ANNUAL IRISH FESTIVAL SUNDAY, JUNE 12 AT MONMOUTH
 

The 46th annual Irish Festival will return to Monmouth Park this Sunday, June 12. Enjoy a beautiful day of live racing highlighted by Irish step dancing, crafters, food, and a pipe and drum competition. Three different stages throughout the park will host music from the Emerald Isle all day long.

Patrons will also get a chance to enjoy the fan-favorite Human Horse Race, where runners will break from the gate in a sprint on Monmouth’s main track for charity, each in his or her own saddle cloth.

Monmouth Park’s Family Fun Day will continue as well with face painting, pony rides, and a bounce house in the picnic area.

The day kicks off early with a special Irish Mass at 11 a.m. on the Grandstand’s paddock side, first floor.  Gates will open on Sunday at 10 a.m., with first post slated at 12:50 p.m.

Source: Monmouth Park