December, 2021 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Monmouth: Friday Post Time 2PM In 2022, 5 Daytime Monday Cards In August

Jersey Shore racing fans might be taking a few three – or four – day weekends this summer.

As part of the continuation of the track's fan-friendly “We're Back” campaign, Monmouth Park's Friday cards will begin at 2pm in 2022 and feature an anticipated eight races.

Monmouth's 2022 live season kicks off Saturday, May 7 with Opening Day: The Shore's Biggest Derby Party. The first of 14 Friday cards is scheduled for June 3. The track's final Friday is slated for September 2.

New for the 2022 season, Monmouth Park will race four days a week in August, with the addition of five Monday cards.

Post times for weekends and Mondays will be announced closer to the start of the season.

Monmouth Park group areas – including private picnic areas and premium Clubhouse spaces – will feature a weekday discount ranging from $100 to $400 during the 2022 season.

General parking will be free every live racing day.

Previously announced, Monmouth Park will return to its traditional picnic area policy of allowing coolers. Additionally, family fun day activities and a full schedule of new and returning festivals, events and promotions will be back for the upcoming year.

For all season updates and news, go to www.monmouthpark.com or follow Monmouth Park Racetrack on Facebook.

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New COVID Protocols Begin Dec. 15

In accordance with the updated UK Government protocols for sports venues, the British Horse Racing Authority (BHA) issued an outline of protocols that enter effect Wednesday, Dec. 15.

“Racing must continue to do all we can to protect the health and livelihoods of our people and maintain business continuity,” said Dr. Jerry Hill, BHA's Chief Medical Adviser. “These measures are considered essential to support this objective at a time where cases of the Omicron variant of the virus are increasing exponentially and other sports are facing COVID-related fixture cancellations.

All attendees at fixtures in England where attendance is likely to exceed 4,000 will require evidence of COVID status certification. This will apply to individuals 18 or over. To enter the racecourse, individuals must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have completed a negative lateral flow or PCR test a maximum 48 hours out, unless medically exempt. Any individuals entering weighing rooms will be subject to the same conditions. Face masks will also be required in all outdoor settings, as well as indoor settings unless food or drink is being consumed.

For more information on the BHA's procedures (updated periodically), click here.

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2021 Fan Choice Awards: The Winners

The votes have all been counted and the results are in for the third-annual America’s Best Racing’s Fan Choice Awards! The 2021 voting period saw 10 hotly-contest categories ranging from your favorite bet to favorite food to this year’s favorite rider. Without further ado, here are the winners of the 2021 Fan Choice Awards as selected by you, the fans. 2022 Fan Choice Award winners: Favorite All-Time Filly or Mare

Coolmore May Send Two-Time Breeders’ Cup Winner Golden Pal To Race In Australia

Coolmore-owned turf sprinter Golden Pal could go head to head with stablemate Home Affairs in Australia, according to JustHorseRacing. While there are not yet nominations out for the races that the pair could participate in, it would be a thrilling match up if the two run against each other.

Home Affairs, a son of I Am Invincible trained by Chris Waller, won the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington Racecourse a week before the 2021 Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Golden Pal, a 3-year-old son of Uncle Mo out of the top turf sprinting mare Lady Shipman, is a two-time Breeders' Cup winner trained by Wesley Ward.

“If they think Golden Pal is the best sprinter in the world, maybe we need to bring him here to Australia, so we may bring Golden Pal down to Australia in the autumn and try him in one or two of the sprint races down here,” Coolmore's Tom Magnier told JustHorseRacing. “There haven't been too many US sprinters come to Australia, so it's going to be something different that we are looking to do. Both horses will probably go to Ascot in the (UK) summer after that.”