It was a very hot day in New Jersey; and the Haskell was scheduled to have a post time of 5:45. After running the first two races on the schedule, it was decided to cancel all races, except the Stakes races, which would begin at 8 p.m., by which time, it was hoped the temperatures would cool. The Haskell Invitational field left the starting gate at approximately 8:15 p.m. EDT this evening, with six entries, as Joevia was scratched.
Bethlehem Road led for the first half mile, then King for a Day took over the lead. The Maximum Security turned on the gas. Maximum Security crossed the finish line in a time of 1:47.56 for the 1 1/8 mile race. He was 1 1/4 lengths ahead of Mucho Gusto, who led Spun to Run by 8 lengths; and was followed by Everfast 2 1/2 lengths further back. King for a Day finished in fifth, with Bethlehem Road in sixth. Maximum Security received $600,000 of the $990,000 guaranteed purse.
Pay outs for a a $ betting ticket were: $3.60 to win on Maximum Security, $3.40 to place on Mucho Gusto; and $5.60 to show on Spun to Run. A $2 exacta paid $12; and a $1 Superfecta paid $185.70.
Due to the continuing heat wave along the east coast, all racing scheduled for Sunday at Monmouth Park has been cancelled.
Maximum Security winning the Haskell Invitational
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