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Monticello Raceway Facts:Monticello Harness Racing HistoryLocated 90 miles northwest of New York City, Monticello opened on July 27, 1958. This picturesque harness racing track is situated on 245 acres in the heart of vacationland in beautiful Sullivan County in the Catskills region of New York State. On that opening day in 1958, the first race at Monticello was won by King Majesty a gray pacer driven by Bart Wagner. Known as the "Mighty M" the racetrack has been a staple for the New York and area horse betting public for over fifty years. Hall Of Fame pacer Silk Stockings won the $250,000 Monticello-OTB Classic in 1975. At the time, it was the richest horse race, not only for harness racing but all horseracing. On June 20, 1980 Monticello purchased the closed circuit rights to broadcast the first of three Sugar Ray Leonard versus Roberto Duran boxing matches. This ingenious marketing ploy helped set the track attendance record at 17,495 that still stands today. In June of 2004 the track got a huge boost with the addition of video gaming machines. That transformed Monticello Raceway into its current structure and the facility was renamed Monticello Casino & Raceway. The single day record handle (on and off track betting) at Monticello is $1,432,217 set on August 2, 2006. Driver Chris Long holds the track record with 243 career wins and the biggest purse win at $341,532. Joe Minieri has the most wins as a trainer at 213. On July 24, 2007 Mypanmar defeated stable-mate Mr. Big in a track record time of 1:51.2 in the $480,000 Monticello OTB Final. Monticello Racetrack InformationThe Monticello Racetrack is a half-mile oval with an all weather surface. Today the track hosts the New York Sire Stakes as part of the Magnificent 7 Classic Series. The length of the stretch is 500' long with a width of 90' and the track has a 2:02 speed rating. The gate can handle up to eight starters. The grandstand at Monticello has a capacity of 4,500 while the Clubhouse capacity is set at 500. You never have to worry about parking as the lot holds up to 5,000 vehicles. Admission and parking are always free. Along with Win, Place and Show bets, you can also wager on the Daily double in race one and two as well as the Pick 3 in races one, two and three. In addition to Perfectas and Trifectas, a Superfecta is available on all races that have a minimum of eight separate betting interests. Monticello Raceway and CasinoOver the years Monticello has evolved from a racing entity into an overall entertainment entity. Musical legends like Ike & Tina Turner, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons as well as Bobby Vinton and Natalie Cole have all entertained the horse racing public at Monticello Raceway. This tradition continues with live music every Friday and Saturday night. There are food and drink options for every taste and budget at Monticello. Choose from the Winners Circle Buffet, The Terrace or get a quick snack in the Food Court. Once the live racing is done for the day the action doesn't stop at Monticello. Live Simulcast wagering is available daily from the top racetracks in North America. The Casino at Monticello has over 1,000 slot machines with penny games to high limits. The newest games, progressive jackpots and video poker add even more excitement to your gaming experience. From couples looking for a night on the town to large group bookings, everyone is welcome at the Monticello Casino and Raceway! 
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