by John Manzi, publicity director, Monticello Raceway

Monticello, NY — Monticello Raceway will be dark on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day but will offer live programs on Thursday (Dec. 26) and Friday (Dec. 27).

The last two racing cards of the 2013 season will be on Monday (Dec. 30) and Tuesday (Dec. 31) and the track will begin its 2014 season with a live program on New Year’s Day.

All post times will be at 12:25 p.m.

The Holiday draw schedule is as follows:

Friday (Dec. 20) for Thursday (Dec. 26)
Monday (Dec. 23) for Friday (Dec. 27)
Thursday (Dec. 26) for Monday (Dec. 30)
Double Draw Friday (Dec. 27) for Tuesday (Dec. 31) and Wednesday (Jan. 1)

The Mighty M’s Au Revoir, the race exclusively for 14-year-olds, will be presented on Monday (Dec. 30).