Saturday, July 18
Book’em Danno Day
Friday, July 17
EVENT INFORMATION
Join us for Summer’s Biggest Party and the season’s biggest race!
The nation’s top 3-year-olds converge on Monmouth Park Saturday, July 18 for the $1,000,000 NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes! The day will feature five additional stakes races highlighted by the Grade 2 United Nations.
On the wagering front, play our special $400,000 Guaranteed Pick 4 (ending in the Haskell) and $300,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 5.
On the party front, dress to impress for the chance to be awarded Best Hat or Best Dressed Couple. Winners will receive a $100 bet on the Haskell.
Gates open 9am, first race 12pm. Get here early to receive your FREE commemorative Haskell Hat.
General admission is just $15. Purchase in advance at seatgeek.com/monmouth or day-of. Reserved seats begin at just $5.
Enjoy Free Family Fun Day activities – including clowns, face painters, and pony rides – in the picnic area from 1-5pm.
Live Music from Garden State Groove 12-4pm.
Sign up for our FREE online handicapping contest. Players pick one horse in each race on Haskell Day and are given a mythical $2 across the board wager. The top 3 players with the highest bankrolls will receive a prize.
Haskell Day Dining:
Both the Summer Wind (1st floor Clubhouse trackside) and Lady’s Secret Cafe (1st floor Clubhouse walking ring side) are available for outdoor dining. No reservations. Walk-ups only beginning at 9am.
Summer Wind will feature a $90 buffet, and you must purchase every seat at the table. Lady’s Secret will be a la carte.
The indoor, climate-controlled Dining Club features an all-day buffet for $110, plus tax and gratuity. Link to menu below. To reserve a table, go to Open Table or call 732-571-5459.
Monmouth Park’s NEWEST area is the First Turn Pavilion. This private space will host an upscale Haskell Party priced at $500 per person. Tickets include all day buffet and open bar. Link to menu below. To purchase tickets, call Robyn Delgado at 732-571-5242.
The NYRA BETS Haskell is a “Win & You’re In” to the
$7,000,000 Breeders’ Cup Classic
The Field for the 2026 NYRA Bets Haskell
#1 STAR SWEEPER
Photo by Nikki Sherman/EQUI-PHOTO
Career Record: 9-2-2-0
Career Highlights: Broke his maiden at first asking in September of 2025 and has worked his way up the ranks – boasting a second-place finish in the Long Branch Stakes back in May.
Owner: Bran Jam Stable and David W. Clark
Trainer: Lou Linder, Jr.
Jockey: Luis R. Rivera, Jr.
Morning Line Odds: 30/1
#2 FURTHER ADO
Career Record: 8-4-1-1
Career Highlights: He’s a Grade 2 winner at age two, but really burst onto the scene with an 11-length romp in the Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland this spring. Was sent off the favorite when finishing 11th in the Kentucky Derby, but bounced back nicely with a two-length win at odds-on in the Grade 3 Matt Winn last out.
Owner: Spendthrift Farm LLC
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Morning Line Odds: 2/1
#3 BABY VINO
Photo By Bill Denver Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Career Record: 6-2-2-1
Career Highlights: Won the NYRA Bets Pegasus Stakes, the main, local Haskell prep, by 10 3/4 lengths. He’s never faced Grade 1 competition, but he’s improving with every start and certainly has the look of a horse ready for primetime.
Owner: Cosmo Stables
Trainer: Lindsay Schultz
Jockey: Jorge Vargas, Jr.
Morning Line Odds: 15/1
#4 THE PUMA
Photo by Coglianese Photos
Career Record: 4-1-2-1
Career Highlights: Was a “buzz” horse entering the Kentucky Derby until he was withdrawn. Spent his winter battling the best in South Florida with a Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby winner and Grade 1 Florida Derby runner-up finish to his credit. Goes out for the same connections who ran second in the 2023 Haskell with Mage.
Owner: OGMA Investments LLC, JR Ranch and High Step Racing LLC
Trainer: Gustavo Delgado
Jockey: Luis Saez
Morning Line Odds: 7/2
#5 IRON HONOR
Photo By Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Career Record: 4-2-1-0
Career Highlights: Was on the Kentucky Derby trail after his win in the Grade 3 Gotham over the winter but decided to wait for the Grade 1 Preakness where he finished a solid second behind Napoleon Solo. Showed a bit of a new, rating tactic last time with the blinkers off, and that race proved he fits with the best of his division.
Owner: St. Elias Stable, William H. Lawrence & Glassman Racing LLC
Trainer: Chad Brown
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Morning Line Odds: 3/1
#6 NAPOLEON SOLO
Photo By Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Career Record: 5-3-0-0
Career Highlights: This year’s Grade 1 Preakness champ for local connections was subsequently sold but still aims to headline this year’s Haskell field. Perennial Monmouth Park leading rider Paco Lopez won his first Triple Crown race in that Preakness and now will look to add his first Haskell.
Owner: ESPOIR USA, Inc.
Trainer: Chad Summers
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Morning Line Odds: 5/2
#7 OCELLI
Photo By Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Career Record: 9-0-2-4
Career Highlights: Has yet to cross the wire first in a race but has amassed over $800,000 in career earnings by finished third in both the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby and Grade 2 Wood Memorial, fourth in the Grade 1 Preakness, and most-recently second in the Grade 3 Ohio Derby.
Owner: Durr, Ashley, Tate, Anthony and Front Page Equestrian, LLC
Trainer: D. Whitworth Beckman
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Morning Line Odds: 6/1
TICKET INFORMATION
General admission for summer’s biggest event is just $15, and reserved seats begin at just $5. Admission and seats are available day-of or in advance at seatgeek.com/monmouth. Individual picnic tables in private areas are also available at seatgeek.com/monmouth – limited supply. Traditional public tables are available first-come, first-served Haskell Day.
SPECIAL WAGERING POOLS
$300,000 Estimated Win-Early Pick 5 (Races 1-5)
$400,000 Guaranteed Pick 4, ending in the Haskell
$300,000 Guaranteed Pick 5 (Last five races)
Haskell FAQs
When is the NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes?
The 2026 NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes is Saturday, July 18.
Ticketing Information
Tickets for the 2026 NYRA Bets Haskell are on sale now at www.seatgeek.com/monmouth. All General Admission and reserved seating tickets are available in advance or day-of. Please note, reserved seats do not include General Admission – an additional GA purchase will be required. General admission can also be purchased day-of. For dining reservations, call 732-571-5459. Parking is FREE.
Haskell Day General Admission is $15. (Children 12 and under are free.)
Reserved section individual picnic tables are available for pre-purchase at seatgeek.com/monmouth. Frontside tables are $350, backside tables $250. All tables include General Admission and Program for eight people. All first-come, first-served tables remain free on Haskell Day.
Is There Free Seating Anywhere on Haskell Day?
Free seating is available in the picnic area, on all benches throughout the facility, and at select tables throughout the facility. If you wish to purchase reserved seating, you may do so in advance at seatgeek.com/monmouth.
Dining Room Information
The indoor, climate-controlled Dining Club features an all-day buffet for $110, plus tax and gratuity. Link to menu below. To reserve a table, go to Open Table or call 732-571-5459.
Additional Dining Information
The Summer Wind (outside 1st floor Clubhouse, trackside) and Lady’s Secret Cafe (outside 1st floor Clubhouse, paddock-side) will feature walk-up dining. No reservations.
Summer Wind will feature a $90 buffet, while Lady’s Secret will be an a la carte menu.
Monmouth Park’s NEWEST area is the First Turn Pavilion. This private space will host an upscale Haskell Party priced at $500 per person. Tickets include all day buffet and open bar. Link to menu below. To purchase tickets, call Robyn Delgado at 732-571-5242.
What Time To Gates Open/When Should I Arrive Haskell Day?
Gates open 9am. If you are looking to sit at a free picnic table, it is recommended to be in line prior to the gates opening. Picnic tables are reserved very quickly on Haskell Day.
The day’s first race is 12pm.
Can I bring my own food and beverage?
Yes, coolers are permitted in the picnic area only. All coolers must enter through the picnic admission gate. Beer, wine and hard seltzers only, no hard alcohol.
How many races will there be on Haskell Day, and what race is the actual NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes?
Haskell Day 2026 will have 14 races with the Haskell itself scheduled as Race 12. Post time for the NYRA Bets Haskell is approximately 5:45pm. Haskell Day’s first race is scheduled for 12pm. The final race will run at approximately 6:50pm.
How do I get my Haskell hat?
All Haskell attendees will receive their Haskell hat redemption ticket at the admission gates, with paid admission while supplies last. Hats can be redeemed in the picnic area, north of the Grandstand, and first floor Clubhouse. Additionally, Haskell hats will be available for purchase online after the event.
What Other Activities Will Be On Haskell Day?
ON-SITE ENTERTAINMENT
Live Music from Garden State Groove 12-4pm
Dress to impress for the chance to be awarded Best Hat or Best Dressed Couple. Winners will receive a $100 bet on the Haskell.
Enjoy Free Family Fun Day activities – including clowns, facepainters, and pony rides – in the picnic area from 1-5pm.
Best Dressed Competition Info
Dress to impress this Haskell Day for the chance to be awarded Best Hat or Best Dressed Couple. Winners will receive a $100 bet on the Haskell.
What is the dress code at Monmouth Park?
In the Grandstand, shirts must be worn at all times. In the Clubhouse, proper attire is required: no swim wear, sweats, tank tops or abbreviated wear. There is a Country-Club Casual dress code in the Parterres. Dress jeans are permitted. For men, jackets are requested and collared shirts are required. For ladies, appropriate dress is required. Absolutely no sportswear (i.e. sweatpants, jogging suits, etc), shorts, tank tops, abbreviated wear, sneakers or flip flops will be permitted.
However, it is Haskell Day so dress to impress for the biggest race at the shore. Flaunt your largest hat and strut with your brightest colors!
Where is the gift shop located?
Our gift shop is located on the first floor of the Grandstand. Mobile gift shop carts can also be found roaming throughout the facility.
Can I purchase photos and videotapes of races?
Videotapes may be purchased through the Media Relations Department and photos from Bill Denver of Equi-Photo. Both are located on the first floor of the Administration Building, adjacent to the paddock.
Can I watch the NYRA Bets Haskell on TV from Home?
The NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes will be shown live on NBC from 5-6pm.
Is there any way for me to bet on the NYRA Bets Haskell from my computer at home?
NJ residents 18 and older can legally wager online at 4NJBets.com or through NYRA Bets. Throughout the country, players can wager on Haskell Day through their approved ADW.