BlueClaws To Reenact Kentucky Derby On May 4th
Published on April 26, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release
LAKEWOOD, NJ - The Kentucky Derby is coming to...FirstEnergy Park?
The BlueClaws, with the help of Monmouth Park, will reenact the Kentucky Derby during at their May 4th game. The Derby will be run for the 136th time on Saturday in Louisville.
BlueClaws staffers, in silks, will reenact the Derby from three days earlier on the field between innings at that night's BlueClaws game, in what promises to be the most exciting in-game promotion of the year.
"The Kentucky Derby is one of the greatest sporting traditions in the United States," said BlueClaws General Manager Geoff Brown. "We're honored to bring a part of it to Lakewood."
This is the first time the BlueClaws have ever reenacted a recent sporting event.
The horses will parade in the paddock (Kids Zone) prior to the start of the race. They will then make their way onto the field between innnigs for the official reenactment.
Also that night, the first 2,000 fans 17 & under will receive Horse Webkinz.
Monmouth Park, in Oceanport, will open their racing season on May 22nd. This year, they will have purses of $1 million per day and race Friday-Saturday- Sundays through Labor Day.
The BlueClaws have led the South Atlantic League in attendance in each year of existence and offer the most affordable baseball ticket in New Jersey. Ticket packages and individual game tickets are on sale now by calling 732-901-7000 or online at www.BlueClaws.com.
South Atlantic League Stories from April 26, 2010
- Crawdads Mash Sand Gnats, 11-2 - Hickory Crawdads
- Hickory Claws Savannah, 11-2 - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Drive Complete Improbable Comeback Versus Legends - Greenville Drive
- Power Belt Out 17 Hits, Win 8-1 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- BlueClaws Triumph over Grasshoppers, 8-6 - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Tourists Win Late in Pitchers' Duel - Augusta GreenJackets
- Charleston Crumbles Rome Again, 5-0 - Charleston RiverDogs
- Butler Named SAL Player Of The Week - Greenville Drive
- Monday's Suns Game Postponed - Hagerstown Suns
- Shorebirds And Suns Postponed Due To Heavy Rain - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Professional Baseball Brings Great Craft Beers To America's Favorite Pastime - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Shorebirds Game Notes - Delmarva Shorebirds
- BlueClaws To Reenact Kentucky Derby On May 4th - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Stoneburner Named South Atlantic League Pitcher Of The Week - Charleston RiverDogs
- Pair of Pitcher Head to Beach - Rome Emperors
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
