Stephen Edelson

3 weeks ago | app.com | Stephen Edelson

The greatest example of how girls high school golf has grown over the last 25 years at the Jersey Shore is the depth of the talent pool the Shore Conference now possesses. The first Shore Conference Tournament for girls golf was held in 2000, with a 18-player field going nine holes at Rumson Country Club. This year, between the Monmouth and Ocean County tournaments there were 116 players, representing 26 schools, just trying to qualify for the Shore Conference Tournament.

3 weeks ago | njherald.com | Stephen Edelson

Show Caption Hide Caption Sights & Sounds from Monmouth Park opening dayMonmouth Park kicked off its 50-day meet Saturday with a 10-race card in Oceanport. Jose Ferrer, who began racing at Monmouth Park in 1982, is contemplating retiring next year when he turns 62 but is also motivated by his recent strong performance. He needs 176 more wins to reach 5,000 career wins, a milestone achieved by only 39 jockeys.

3 weeks ago | eu.mycentraljersey.com | Stephen Edelson

Jose Ferrer, who began racing at Monmouth Park in 1982, is contemplating retiring next year when he turns 62 but is also motivated by his recent strong performance. He needs 176 more wins to reach 5,000 career wins, a milestone achieved by only 39 jockeys. Despite his age, Ferrer maintains a competitive edge through his light weight, fitness regimen, and decades of experience.

3 weeks ago | app.com | Stephen Edelson

The fact that there's no Triple Crown at stake when they run the `150th Preakness Stakes, with Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty opting to bypass the second leg, means there could be more enticing wagering options available. Beaten Derby favorite Journalism is running back after finishing second, with three Derby contenders taking on a group of newcomers at Pimlico on Saturday to form an intriguing field. Post time for the $2 million race will be around 6:50 p.m. , with race televised on NBC.

3 weeks ago | app.com | Stephen Edelson

This year on the top two men's pro golf tours based in the U.S. there are three players with status who won the Shore Conference Tournament as high schoolers - former CBA star Chris Gotterup, Mater Dei Prep's Ryan McCormick and Howell’s Dawson Jones. The group has helped sharpen the focus on just how good the level of play at the Jersey Shore has been in recent years, while showing the next generation about what might be possible.