Monticello Raceway, Harness racing track in Monticello, New York, United States
Monticello Raceway is a harness racing track and former casino in Monticello, New York. The facility features a half-mile oval track, a grandstand with a glass facade, and a large banner reading "WELCOME TO VEGAS" above "Monticello GAMING & RACEWAY".
Monticello Raceway opened on June 27, 1958, to attract visitors to the Monticello resort area. In April 2019, the slots and racino portion closed permanently, but horse racing has continued.
The track is nicknamed "The Mighty M" and has been a local gathering spot for horse racing fans for decades. The grandstand and betting areas show how the sport remains part of the region's leisure life.
Races take place in the afternoon from Monday to Thursday, and on some Fridays when Monday is a holiday. Visitors can watch the races from the grandstand or use the small OTB facility and outdoor betting trailer.
In 2006, a racehorse struck World War II veteran Don Karkos in the exact spot where he had lost sight in one eye from shrapnel, and the blow restored his vision. The event became known as the "Monticello Miracle".
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