Monmouth Park Dawn Patrol Resumes Next Weekend

If you've always fancied yourself a horse owner - standing proudly in the winner's circle sipping champagne - is offering a glimpse of the more practical side of horse racing on weekends.

Starting next Saturday, the racetrack will resume its popular Dawn Patrol program, which gives fans a glimpse into racing life behind the scene and runs through Aug. 19.

This year, Dawn Patrol will be held on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 8 a.m. The free morning tour consists of a tram ride through the Monmouth stable area during workout hours, a tour of the jockeys’ room – usually off-limits to the public – and a running commentary on racetrack life by hostess Laurie Lane.

Dawn Patrol guests can feed carrots to the ponies in the stable area during the tram tour.

Space is limited and reservations are required. They can be made by calling 732-571-5542 in advance.