Two events are for claiming pacers; one for fillies and
mares and one for horses and geldings; and the third is for
trotters.
The claiming events—‘Name Your Price’-- for the pacers each
start with the entrants eligible to be claimed for $4,000. Then on the
following week eligible horses can enter for $5000 and on the final preliminary
leg they can be entered for $6000 claiming tag.
After the first week claiming prices are at the owner’s
discretion but those entering for higher than $4000 will draw for outside
positions.
“With the entry box for the Fillies and Mares Series
closing at 9am on Wednesday the 30th it means that
both nominations and entries must be in by that time,” explained Eric Warner,
the director of racing.
In the trotting series-- the B’s Startrek—entries must be
either non-winners of $250 per start in their last six starts or in for a
$5,000 claiming price. Horses with a tag will be eligible to be claimed.
Each series has three preliminary legs and a Final, and if
there are enough entries each will have a consolation.
Full race conditions for each of the three events are
available on line at monticelloraceway.com under Horsemen’s info.
For further information contact Warner in the racing office
at 7845-794-4100x455
