Sorority Field Includes Save Rock and Roll
A field of eight 2-year-old fillies will travel six furlongs in Sunday’s $75,000 Sorority Stakes, including the impressive debut winner Save Rock and Roll, who will be making her second start in Monmouth’s top race for juvenile fillies.
“She really impressed us in her debut,” said trainer Joe Orseno, who conditions the runner for Crush Racing and DJ Stable LLC. “Two works before her debut she really woke up. I was surprised she paid so much ($55.20).”
After sitting mid-pack in her first out on Aug. 2, Save Rock and Roll swung wide around the turn before uncorking a furious stretch run that saw her report home a nearly five length winner over the sloppy main track.
“I certainly wouldn’t mind if it rained,” Orseno said. “I guess the biggest concern would be how she does over a fast track, but she should handle it just find. She breaks from the one hole, but she’s raced already, so that’s not much of a concern. She’ll sit back and come with her run just like last time.”
A $50,000 sales purchase earlier this year, Save Rock and Roll is by Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver from the Service Stripe mare Miss Mary Pat. She’s been installed the 4-1 third choice on the morning line by oddsmaker Brad Thomas, behind Perpetual Novena (5-2), runner-up in the Colleen Stakes last out, and Coco’s Wildcat (3-1), a stakes winner at Gulfstream.
The Sorority, which will be renewed for the 60th time, goes as race nine on Sunday’s 12-race program.
BBQ & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL, LABOR DAY FESTIVITIES AHEAD
The Labor Day weekend festivities continue at Monmouth Park on Sunday with Day Two of the BBQ & Craft Beer Festival.
The annual BBQ & Craft Beer Festival will allow fans able to enjoy smoked barbecue goodness from around the state including Ben's BBQ, Chop Shop BBQ, DRJ Catering, Enzo's Pizza, Five Sisters Catering, Four Boys Concession, JT's Drive In, Kim Chi Smoke, Local Smoke BBQ, Mary Queen of Pork, El Lechon De Negron, and Jersey Shore BBQ.
In addition, for $10 patrons will receive a commemorative mini pilsner glass and 10 samples in our craft beer garden featuring over 50 local brews.
There will be live music “On the Green” Sunday by BethAnne Clayton. Also on Sunday will be Family Fun Day with clowns, pony rides, a bounce house, face painters and more to entertain the kids.
For the holiday card on Monday, fans with paid admission will receive a pass that is good for the rest of Monmouth Park’s racing season, which is redeemable at the Finish Line Welcome Center or at the Miller VIP Hangout. The VIP Hangout will also feature relaxed seating, $3 Miller Lite specials, giveaways, cornhole, and live entertainment from DJ Gotts of 95.9 the WRAT.
Family Fun Day will be in full force again on Monday as Pez Head performs live “On the Green.”
Gates open at Monmouth at 11:30 a.m. with first post slated for 12:50 p.m. Following the Labor Day Card Monmouth will shift to live racing on Saturdays and Sundays through the end of the meet on Sept. 28.
N.J. THOROUGHBRED FESTIVAL RETURNS SEPT. 6 WITH T-SHIRT GIVEAWEAY
Anyone looking to make September plans needs to circle the 6th and plan on being at Monmouth Park as the racetrack celebrates the 12th annual New Jersey Thoroughbred Festival. The day features the best of the best runners bred in the Garden State with four stakes races on the calendar.
All paid admissions on Festival Day will receive a commemorative long sleeve t-shirt and will enjoy a slew of vendors and events to celebrate the Thoroughbred racing industry in the Garden State.
Gates will open at 11:30 a.m. with first post at 12:50 p.m.
Source: Monmouth Park