After live racing was cancelled on Monday, Jan. 29, racing returned to Monticello Raceway on Thursday, Feb. 1. The 13-race card handled $1,114,118.36, with a per race average $85,701. It was the second highest handle in the 66-year history of Monticello Raceway.
Fourth generation harness racing family member Lawrence S. DeVan looks fondly upon the outstanding individuals that he has met in his lifetime spent around Standardbreds.
The shortest distance between points is a straight, direct line. Adam Moeykens, a 20-year-old native of Honesdale, Pa., knew early in life the goal that he wanted to achieve and has embarked on the journey to reach that goal.
Finishing in twelfth place in the New York Sire Stakes Excelsior series may not sound all that impressive to the casual observer; however, for small breeders Gary Messenger and Ken Weckstein, it’s the company they keep that sets them apart from the rest.