Larry Stalbaum wins his 5,000th at Monticello Raceway
August 11, 2015,by Shawn F. Wiles, for Monticello Raceway
Monticello, NY — On Monday afternoon (Aug. 10) at Monticello Raceway, Larry Stalbaum entered the winner’s circle for the 5,000th time.
Geri Schwarz photo
Larry Stalbaum won the 5,000th race of his career with Multiple Choice.
He guided a horse that he owns, Multiple Choice, a 12-year-old Keystone Raider gelding, to a three length win in the first race.
Stalbaum was surrounded by a throng of family, well-wishers and horsemen in the winner’s circle after the race.
He has been a long time regular at Monticello Raceway, and over the last few years he has also branched out to The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono and Yonkers Raceway.
An excited Stalbaum said in the winner’s circle, “I am very glad that this win came at Monticello. I have a lot of fond memories here.”
Stalbaum added to his tally by also winning the fifth race with Givemybest Hanover for owner Woody Hoblitzell.
- Yonkers fetes Stalbaum for 5,000 win milestone (Monday, August 10, 2015)
Yonkers Raceway honored driver Larry Stalbaum on Monday (Aug. 10) for reaching the 5,000 win milestone.
- SOANY honors Stalbaum on 5,000 wins (Sunday, August 16, 2015)
It all started in 1986; a year with just two driving wins. It got better a few years later, with 421 and 419 wins in 2004 and 2006, respectively.