Harnessracing.com has learned Monticello Gaming & Raceway will be introducing a bevy of new and rich open stakes events in 2007, including the $500,000(est.) Nevele Pride for 3-year-old colt trotters. Eliminations for that race are tentatively scheduled for Monday, June 18, with the final Monday, June 25.
Three-year-old colt pacers will also vie for an estimated $500,000 purse in the Monticello Gold Rush. The new $340,000(est.) Lady Catskill Pace for 3-year-old fillies will also be on the Monticello schedule, possibly in July. In addition, the $350,000(est.) Phil Tully Memorial for 3-year-old filly trotters has been created.
Older horses will also benefit next year at Monticello as the New York track will host the inaugural $400,000(est.) Monticello OTB Classic for horse pacers. Also new will be the Silk Stockings for older mare pacers.