by John Manzi, publicity director, Monticello Raceway

Monticello, NY — For two consecutive seasons Park ’Em Out Missy has been among Monticello Raceway’s best pacing mares. After earning $51,179 here during the 2006 campaign, this season the 6-year-old daughter of Park Place has amassed a $62,056 bankroll for owners Durazzano Stable Associates.

That amount was bolstered by a 1:56.2 victory in the track’s weekly $10,200 Mares Preferred Pace on Monday, October 1. The victory — her sixth of the season — came right on the heels of a 1:55.4 triumph against similar competition the previous Monday.

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Park ‘Em Out Missy scored in 1:56.2 for driver Bruce Aldrich, Jr.

Trained by April Aldrich, and driven by her husband, Bruce Aldrich, Jr., Park ’Em Out Missy rallied in the deep stretch to overtake the pacesetter, Sexy Kim (Stephane Bouchard), and then hold off a late charge from Natural Woman N and driver Jimmy Devaux.

After leaving the gate from the four hole, Aldrich put Park ’Em Out Missy down along the pylons in fourth position and at the half she was still six lengths behind the leader Sexy Kim.

As they passed the half-mile marker Aldrich moved Park ’Em Out Missy to the outside and up to challenge the leader. The two mares were neck and neck as they passed the three-quarters in 1:27.2 and nose-to-nose in the final turn before Park ’Em Out Missy forged to the front and went on to a one length triumph.

“She’s been very good all season long,” Aldrich said of Park ’Em Out Missy after their victory. “The best part is that she can race from behind or on top and ‘Missy’ always gives her all. She’s especially good right now and maybe the best pacing mare on the grounds at this time.”

Park ’Em Out Missy’s seasonal record of 1:55.3 was taken on August 13. It also equaled her lifetime mark.