With the permission of the NYS Racing and Wagering Board, Monticello Raceway will add Saturday, May 2 to its live racing schedule. First race post time will be at 1:10 p.m.
“We thank the Racing Board for letting us add this day which is also the date of the Kentucky Derby,” noted Shawn Wiles, assistant general manager. “On that day besides our live race card and the simulcasts from Churchill Downs, we will be celebrating Sullivan County’s Bicentennial.”
“May 2nd will be a day of family fun here at the raceway,” Wiles added. “Besides placing bets on the Derby and our live card we’re going to have an old fashioned hat competition and an exhibit from the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame which is entitled 'This Is Harness Racing.'"
A band will be playing during the afternoon and there will be drink specials with $4 mint juleps featured. Food will be available from stands set up on the track's apron. As an added attraction, Ms. Monticello Raceway 2008, the lovely Ms. Courtney Blauvelt, will be on hand for photos and to help judge the hat contest.
After the Saturday May 2 race card the raceway will continue with its usual Monday through Thursday afternoon racing schedule with all first race post times at 1:10 p.m.
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