On Wednesday September 2, Monticello Raceway will be hosting a 13-race card that will feature the New York County Fair Finals for all eight divisions, and the Racing Under Saddle (RUS) New York Fair Series Championship.
Each class of age, sex and gait of the County Fair Finals will race for a purse of $10,000.
The RUS event – which is sponsored by RUS NY – will be a non-wagering event that will take place between Race 6 and Race 7. The RUS series began this summer in Sandy Creek at the Oswego County Fair on July 1. The season consisted of nine legs and the final.
In order to participate in any RUS NY event, riders will need to participate in a minimum of two qualifying miles under saddle behind the starting gate, with at least one other horse behind the gate.
The field of five starters will race for a purse of $2,500. Monticello warrior Strongbow will start from Post 1 for rider Codie Smith. Winners Star K sports a three-race win streak in RUS events for regular rider Michelle Miller. The 14-year-old American Winner gelding is owned by Lewis Miller of New Berlin, NY.
“We are extremely pleased to see the growth that we have achieved in the last two years,” said the event’s organizer, Michelle Miller. “We are hopeful to see continued growth and exposure next year, as well.”
First-race post time for Monticello’s Wednesday card is 12:50 p.m.
(With files from Monticello)