Macedonio is a valued member of the tracks Mutuels and
Simulcasting Department and has been working for Monticello Casino & Raceway
in her current capacity since 2003.
She began her pari-mutuel career here at the Mighty M in 1981 as a
mutuel clerk and had worked at other racetracks before her return.
“I worked at five other racetracks prior to returning to
Monticello Raceway in 2003,” Macedonio said. “I worked in various mutuels
positions at Pocono Downs, Yonkers Raceway, Pompano Park and even at the
thoroughbred tracks of Calder and Gulfstream.”
According to her immediate superior, Maureen Flynn, Monticello
Raceway’s Director of Pari-mutuels and Simulcasts, Carole’s efforts are greatly
appreciated and did not go unnoticed..
“Carole always takes the time to help any customer or employee
even if it does not pertain to the Mutuels Department..She has exemplary phone
etiquette and possesses great customer service skills,” Flynn noted.
“She takes pride in her work and is not afraid to learn something
new. And Carole puts her responsibilities first and will change her
schedule anytime she is needed and she will go out of her way to answer a
customer’s question or help a customer find the information or department that
will help them.”
Flynn adds that Carole is a great public relations
ambassador for Monticello Casino & Raceway.
“Her work ethic makes it possible for the Mutuels Department to
accomplish more in the course of a day and Carole always pays attention to
details. She has acquired a myriad of skills since she has been working in the
Mutuels office.”
Macedonio has also learned to operate the backstretch camera,
process daily work, and research errors in paperwork. Currently she is
learning the new Mutuels download system.
“I am so proud to have received an award for basically doing work
that I thoroughly enjoy,” Carole said. “And I really appreciate my boss
and the other members of management.”
Macedonio’s family has been part of the harness racing
community for nearly a century.
Carole is daughter of the late great race announcer, Max Brewer,
who was the longtime race caller at The Mighty M prior to his untimely passing
in 1977 at just 39 years of age.
Her great grandfather, Ashley Brewer, and her granddad, Alvin
“Red” Brewer were longtime horsemen and In 1985 Carole married horseman Carmine
Macedonio. Unfortunately Carmine lost a hard fought battle against cancer and passed away in 2000.
Although Carole was not involved on the backstretch she has many
years of experience on the management side. However, Carole and
Carmine’s son Ryan, continues the family legacy and is currently is a trainer
–driver competing at various racetracks on the East Coast.
Even Carole’s mom, Christine Brewer, has long been associated with
harness racing.
“Mom, and her Brewer Agency, are pedigree specialists and
equineologists of standardbred horses,” Carole added. “Harness racing, in one
form or another, has always been part of our family.”
