by Shawn Wiles, for Monticello Raceway

Monticello, NY — Monticello Raceway was honored to be the site of driver Chris Lems’ 1,000th career win on Monday (June 6).

Geri Schwarz photo

Chris Lems won his 1,000th race with Manny on June 6 at Monticello.

Ironically, Monticello was also the site of Lems’ first stakes win.

Lems drove Manny to victory in the third division of the New York Sires Stakes 3-year-old colt pace in 1:54.2. Manny (America Ideal–Foolish Kiss) is trained by Jessica Okusko for owners M And L of Delaware and Victoria Dickson.

Lems drives for the powerful stables of both Jessica Okusko and George Ducharme.