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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

New York County Fair Finals at Monticello Raceway


Monticello - The New York County Fair series offered races at 20 different grass roots locations throughout the state this summer, with the first event on Afton on June 20.  After a long and arduous summer and many miles driving to Fairs such as Sandy Creek, Malone, Palmyra, Dunkirk and others, all roads will converge on Monticello Raceway on Thursday September 5 as The New York Sire Stakes County Fair Finals will host 8 divisions, with each dash worth $10,000.

Also on tap is the RUS Championship event will host of 4 riders, the RUS circuit consisted of 10 starts within the state coinciding with The New York Sire Stakes County Fairs.  The event will go between the 2nd and 3rd race, they will race for $2,400 which will be split evenly between the 4 riders.

Monticello Raceway and the Monticello Harness Horseman Association will be hosting a BBQ outside of the paddock during the afternoons races and is open to all participants.