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The New Jersey Thoroughbred Festival will be renewed for the 10^th time on Saturday, September 15 at Monmouth Park and the day will celebrate the best of the state-bred racing program. The special events include an appearance by Joey P., one of the most popular horses to race at Monmouth Park and the earner of more than $1 million before his retirement, four stakes races for New Jersey-breds only, and the induction of the inaugural class into the New Jersey-bred Hall of Fame. There will even be free drawings for $500 wagering vouchers throughout the day. Gates open 11:30 a.m., first post 12:45 p.m.

The events include:

• An appearance by Joey P., who retired after earning over $1 million and will be paraded on the racetrack and honored in a winner’s circle celebration before the fifth race.

• The Charles Hesse III Handicap for three-year-olds and up at 1 1/16 mile.

• The New Jersey Breeders’ Handicap for three-year-olds and up at six furlongs

• The Jersey Girl Handicap for fillies and mares for three-years-old and up and 1 1/6 mile.

• The Eleven North Handicap for fillies and mares three-and-up at six furlongs.

• The induction of the inaugural class of the New Jersey-bred Hall of Fame. Cavalcade, Henry of Navarre, Open Mind and Regret will be honored in a winner’s circle ribbon cutting ceremony following the first race.

• 10 live races restricted to New-Jersey breds.

• Free $500 bets will be given away during the live racing day. Two lucky winners will receive a $500 wagering voucher before each race with 20 total winners.

• Live music performed by the Kootz band.