by John Manzi, publicity director, Monticello Raceway

Monticello, NY — During the month of December there will be several changes in the live racing schedule at Monticello Raceway.

The schedule during the first two weeks in December remains the same as always with live harness action on the afternoons of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

On Sunday (Dec. 16) there will be a special live afternoon race card to coincide with the horsemen’s holiday party. After Dec. 16, racing will continue on every weekday afternoon including Friday (Dec. 21).

There will be no racing Monday (Dec. 24) or Christmas Day, Tuesday (Dec. 25).

The final three programs of the year will be on Wednesday (Dec. 26), Thursday (Dec. 27) and Monday (Dec. 31).

All post times in December will continue will be 12:25 p.m.

Two special races will be presented during December. On Wednesday (Dec. 19) the Monticello Marathon will again be offered for trotters racing at a 1-3/4-mile distance. Then slated on Thursday (Dec. 27) is the “Au Revoir,” the race for 14-year-olds that are making the last start of their careers.