The $1 million Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park is set to serve again as a key prep race for two major end-of-summer events: the Travers Stakes and the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Both outlets report that the Haskell has long been one of Monmouth Park’s signature races, first run in 1968, and continues to play a prominent role in the Thoroughbred racing calendar.
According to the sources, the Haskell’s position as a stepping stone remains central to its purpose this year, giving horses a high-profile route toward the Travers at Saratoga and the Breeders’ Cup Classic later in the season. While the articles focus primarily on the race’s significance and function rather than on specific entries or results, they agree on the core points: the race is associated with Monmouth Park’s longstanding tradition, it carries a $1 million status for this edition, and it is targeted by connections looking to qualify or build momentum for those later championship-level races.
