Servis Says Zenzara Doing Great
The $60,000 Revidere Stakes is slated for this Sunday at Monmouth, and trainer John Servis believes that it is a great chance for his entrant Zenzara to improve in her second start on the turf. Zenzara is coming off of a third place finish at Pimlico (May 17) where she was beaten by a length and a quarter after hitting the top of the stretch as the last of seven.
“She’s doing great,” said Servis, “it took her a while to get used to the turf her last time out, but once she got acclimated she took off. She was coming really hard at the end.”
A 3-year-old daughter of Medaglia d’Oro, Zenzara boasts two wins, and has finished in the money in all but one of her six career starts for owner Michael Rainier. She and the remainder of the female field will travel a mile and a sixteenth in the Revidere on Sunday, and Servis believes that Zenzara’s positioning will differ from her last outing.
“We’re hoping for an honest pace,” Servis said. “If it’s not too quick she won’t be as far out as last time since she’ll be more comfortable on the grass.”
Jockey Stewart Elliot will be aboard Zenzara in the Revidere, which goes as the 11th race on a 12-race card on Sunday.
HASKELL TICETS SELLING RAPIDLY
With only five weeks left until the pinnacle of the Monmouth Park season, tickets are selling swiftly for the 46th renewal of the $1,000,000 William Hill Haskell on July 28.
Clubhouse and Grandstand reserved seats range in price from $10 to $17. A limited amount of box seats also remain for purchase and are priced at $12 a piece.
Admission on Haskell Day, which is not included in the reserved seat price, is $5 for the Grandstand and $8 for the Clubhouse. For seniors aged 55 and upwards, Grandstand admission is $3 and Clubhouse admission will cost $5.
Haskell tickets can be purchased by calling 732-571-5563, or by visiting the reserved seat booth (2nd floor of the Grandstand) on any live racing day. In addition, fans can pre-purchase Haskell seats directly through www.monmouthpark.com.
WIN AND WINE WEEKEND CONTINUES SUNDAY AT MONMOUTH
Win and Wine Weekend continues Sunday at Monmouth Park. For $10 patrons will receive a souvenir glass and access to unlimited wine sampling from vintners such as Cava Winery, Old York Cellars, Unionville Vineyards and Renault Winery, among others.
Patrons will also be able to enjoy goods from artisan crafters, and live music from The Kootz who will perform “On the Green.” Family Fun Day will also be in full force on Sunday with pony rides, face painting, bounce houses and more.
Gates open at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, with post time set for 12:50 p.m.