from The Red Mile

Lexington, KY — The Red Mile is proud to host a $20,000 trotting monte race on Sunday afternoon (Sept. 30). The race is sponsored by Alan Leavitt, Elizabeth Caldwell, Bluestone Farm, Walnut Hall Ltd., Diamond Creek Farm, Peter Gerry, William B. Weaver and Blue Chip Farms.

Entries will be taken on Monday (Sept. 24) at The Red Mile race office by 10 a.m. The Racing Secretary is Billy Perkins and the telephone numbers are 859.258.7670 or 258.7623.

All riders must have a current RUS license from the United States Trotting Association and must provide their own horse. All horses racing are required to have a recent negative Coggins Test and EHV vaccination.

The race will have ten horses; if more than 10 horses are entered the race will be an open draw by lot. The purse will be divided as follows: 50-25-12-8-5 percent. In addition a $200 gift certificate will be award to the winning rider from Finntack.

The race will be conducted between the fifth and sixth races on Sunday afternoon.

Any questions, please call The Red Mile race office.