Monticello, NY — Decades ago, the great public relations guru John Manzi came up with the idea of conducting a race for 14-year-old equines for their last start of their racing career. This unique niche event has been duplicated many times over the years by many tracks.

Monticello Raceway race secretary Eric Warner is searching for 14-year-old pacers to participate in an Invitational Pace on Dec. 31 for a purse of $5,000. Further details will be available on the Monticello condition sheet. Anyone interested should contact the racing office at 845-794-4100 ext. 557 or email Warner at ewarner@empireresorts.com.