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Monmouth Park Events Calendar Features Heineken Cigar Luncheon On Saturday And Classic Car & Oldies Day on Sunday

July 06, 2022

Monmouth Park will feature two of its more popular promotional events this weekend, with Heineken Cigar Luncheon taking place Saturday, July 9, and the Classic Car Show & Oldies Day set for Sunday, July 10.

The Heineken Cigar Luncheon will run from noon to 5 p.m. and will be held on the Patio Terrace Rooftop Pavilion on Saturday. The $150 tickets include five premium cigars, a deluxe luncheon buffet, an open bar, admission, a program and valet parking. There will also be door prizes and gift bags for attendees.

The feature race on the Saturday racing card is the $85,000 Jersey Girl Stakes for Jersey-bred fillies and mares 3 and up at a mile on the turf.

Sunday’s Classic Car Show & Oldies Day will feature Big Joe Henry broadcasting NJ 101.5 FM’s favorite oldies on the green from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, the Cameos, New Jersey’s favorite oldies group, will perform from noon to 3 p.m. on the grassy area behind the grandstand overhang.

Check-in for classic cars will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Stevens Gate. Trophy presentation ceremonies will begin at 3:15 p.m.

The $85,000 Irish War Cry Handicap for New Jersey-breds 3 and up at a mile on the turf will headline the Sunday racing card.