By Shawn Wiles
On Wednesday September 2, Monticello Raceway will be hosting
a 13 race card featuring the, New York County Fair Finals for all 8 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 will be a Non Wagering event between the 6th
& 7th race. The race is sponsored by RUS NY, its charter
is to promote the sport and versatility of Standardbreds. The series
began this summer in Sandy Creek at the Oswego County Fair on July 1. The
season consisted of 9 legs and the final.
In order to participate in any RUS NY event, riders will
need to participate in a minimum of 2 qualifying miles under saddle behind the
starting gate, with at least 1 other horse behind the gate.
The field of 5 starters will be riding for a purse of
$2,500. Monticello warrior Strongbow, will start from the rail for rider
Codie Smith. Winners Star K sports a 3 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.
Event organizer Michelle Miller commented “We are extremely
pleased to see the growth that we have achieved in the last 2 years, we are
hopeful to see continued growth and exposure next year as well. Post Time for
the day's card is 12:50.
