Monticello Raceway, NY
Monticello Raceway is a major harness racing course on the United States East Coast. It is located at Routes 17 & 17-B, Racetrack Road, in Monticello, New York.
Regular Races at Monticello Raceway
Exciting harness racing is held all year round at Monticello Raceway/p>
Special Races at Monticello Raceway
Aside from the regular races, Monticello Raceway has been playing host to several special races every year, including the famous Heritage Series, a string of tournaments for harness drivers from different ethnic backgrounds. This Series includes, among others:
- the Dr. Martin Luther King Pace, a tournament for some of the best African-American harness drivers from the middle Atlantic states
- the Passover Pace for harness drivers of Jewish heritage
- the St. Paddy Pace for drivers of Irish descent
- the Mayflower Pace for those of British heritage
Monticello Raceway also hosts the Monticello Marathon, a 2-mile race for trotters, which is held in December.
Monticello Raceway Track Records - Pacers
| Age / Division | Horse | Time | Driver | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Year-Old Colt | Groovin Will | 1:54.1 | Gregory Merton | July 29, 2024 |
| 2-Year-Old Filly | Joyride Hanover | 1:54.2 | Todd McCarthy | July 19, 2021 |
| 2-Year-Old Gelding | Hunt Off The Press | 1:53.1 | Tyler Butler | July 28, 2025 |
| 3-Year-Old Colt | Kenneth J | 1:52.1 | Ron Pierce | July 30, 2007 |
| 3-Year-Old Filly | Shes A Streaker | 1:52.2 | Tyler Butler | August 4, 2025 |
| 3-Year-Old Gelding | For A Bettor Time | 1:52.0 | Jim Morrill Jr. | August 26, 2014 |
| 4-Year-Old Horse | Twin B Famous | 1:54.1 | Michael Merton | September 16, 2014 |
| 4-Year-Old Mare | Darlins Delight | 1:52.3 | Yannick Gingras | July 15, 2007 |
| 4-Year-Old Gelding | Jack Attack | 1:53.1 | Bruce Aldrich Jr. | July 7, 2015 |
| Aged Horse | Mypanmar | 1:51.2 | John Campbell | July 24, 2007 |
| Aged Mare | Isla Seelster | 1:52.4 | Billy Parker Jr. | August 29, 2022 |
| Aged Gelding | Royal Heart | 1:51.4 | Bruce Aldrich Jr. | June 7, 2016 |
Monticello Raceway Track Records - Trotters
| Age / Division | Horse | Time | Driver | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Year-Old Colt | Berkley J Fourth Dimension (tie) |
1:58.0 1:58.0 |
J. Bartlett B. Sears |
August 19, 2019 July 31, 2017 |
| 2-Year-Old Filly | Senorita Palema | 1:56.4 | Mark MacDonald | August 14, 2023 |
| 2-Year-Old Gelding | Allerage Echo | 1:58.1 | C. Lems | August 25, 2015 |
| 3-Year-Old Colt | Money Macintosh Neon Lights (tie) |
1:56.1 1:56.1 |
A. Miller B. Sears |
July 17, 2017 July 17, 2017 |
| 3-Year-Old Filly | Gerri's Joy Goosebump Hanover (tie) |
1:56.1 1:56.1 |
J. Campbell J. Morrill Jr. |
October 22, 2007 September 6, 2016 |
| 3-Year-Old Gelding | Ahundreddollarbill | 1:54.1 | Andrew McCarthy | August 11, 2021 |
| 4-Year-Old Horse | Man About Town | 1:55.4 | Yannick Gingras | July 16, 2007 |
| 4-Year-Old Mare | Chelsea's Chance | 1:55.3 | J. Ryan | July 29, 2015 |
| 4-Year-Old Gelding | Justice Boy | 1:55.4 | Bruce Aldrich Jr. | June 24, 2015 |
| Aged Horse | Promise For Life | 1:56.1 | Jim Devaux | May 24, 2024 |
| Aged Mare | Can I Say | 1:56.3 | Bruce Aldrich Jr. | May 3, 2017 |
| Aged Gelding | On The Podium Hesgotlegs Brandos Muscle Man Perfect Rendition Kremlin (5-way tie) |
1:56.2 | B. Aldrich Jr. F. Calcagni L. Stalbaum L. Stalbaum J. Devaux |
Sept 17, 2014 June 17, 2015 May 25, 2016 Aug 10, 2016 Aug 15, 2016 |
Monticello Raceway Facts
Monticello Raceway is about half a mile. The length of the stretch is 500' while the width is 90'. Its speed rating is placed at 2:02. It has a grandstand capacity of 4,500 persons, a clubhouse capacity of 500, and a parking lot capacity of 5,000 cars. A total of 8 starters can be placed behind the gate.
Monticello Raceway History and Records
Monticello Raceway opened on June 27,1958. Its largest single day handle was $1,191,695 on December 11, 2001. Its largest attendance was 17,495 on June 20, 1980.
The course driver with the largest number of wins is Chris Long with 243. He also holds the record for the biggest purse at $341,532. The trainer with the largest number of wins is Joe Minieri with 213.