Skippylongstocking Targets Monmouth Cup Glory

Skippylongstocking is scheduled to make his debut at Monmouth Park on July 18 for the Grade 3 Monmouth Cup. This prestigious race, with a purse of $350,000, is open to horses aged three and older and will be run over a distance of 1 1/8 miles on the main track. This will be the 16th different racetrack where the seasoned 7-year-old competitor will race.

His recent performances have been noteworthy, including his first top-level victory in the G1 Pegasus World Cup this past January. He followed this with a win in the G3 Essex Handicap in March and a runner-up finish in the G2 Alysheba Stakes on Kentucky Oaks Day. Skippylongstocking's training regimen includes recent three-furlong workouts in Florida, with more planned before he joins trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. at Saratoga.

Owned by Daniel Alonso, Skippylongstocking was acquired for $37,000 in 2021. Since then, he has achieved 14 victories in 38 starts, accumulating over $5.8 million in prize money. His consistency and past successes make him a strong contender for the upcoming Monmouth Cup.