Yonkers, NY — This under “Best Laid Plans.”

Monday afternoon (July 22), down at Harrah’s Philadelphia, Pat Lachance won his 2,000th career race as a driver. That evening, Yonkers Raceway was dutifully prepared to present him with the appropriate congratulatory signage. However, it rained buckets.

Order was restored Thursday night (July 25), with Pat Lachance summarily recognized for his latest achievement. Rosie Siri photo.

Alas, Lachance was not a Yonkers participant Tuesday night (July 23) and the Raceway was idle Wednesday night (July 24). Order was restored Thursday night (July 25), with Lachance summarily recognized for his latest achievement.

Lachance, son of Hall of Famer — and perennial Yonkers’ driving champ Michel — remains a throwback, with about 25 horses currently in training. The 43-year-old native of Montreal has more than 1,500 training wins to his credit.

“I’m happy to reach the number,” Lachance said. “The fact that so many of the winners came from the barn makes it even better.”