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June 23, 2008

Monmouth Park honored county history with race
June 22 event marked history and importance of horse industry

Pictured with Lezcano are (from left) owner Bruce Levine, Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande, Millstone Mayor and "Save the Horse" Committee Chairwoman Nancy Grbelja and 
Oceanport Mayor Michael J. Mahon.

OCEANPORT – Monmouth County’s 325th Anniversary Race was number 9 on the race card for Sunday, June 22 at Monmouth Park Racetrack. 

“Monmouth Park joined the celebration of the county’s 325 years of rich history by hosting this great race” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry.  “Coli Bear, ridden by jockey Jose Lezcano, prevailed in a field of eight horses to win the Monmouth County 325th Anniversary Race.  It was truly a great day at the racetrack for fans of all ages.”

The Board of Chosen Freeholders encourages residents and visitors to continue to be part of the anniversary celebration that recognizes all aspects of local history.   To commemorate the county’s 325th anniversary, a number of events have been taking place and highlighting various elements of local history. The Monmouth County Fair in Freehold Township (July 23-27) and a Molly Pitcher presentation (August 16) at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan are just two of the events on the schedule.  A complete listing of events to help commemorate Monmouth County’s 325th anniversary can be found at www.visitmonmouth.com

The county’s actual birthday was March 7, 1683 when an Act of the Provincial General Assembly divided the Province of East Jersey into four counties: Bergen, Essex, Middlesex and Monmouth.

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