Ruth Sterns honored at Monticello

Longtime Monticello Raceway harness racing patron and matriarch Ruthie Sterns was honored on Tuesday May 3, at Monticello Raceway with a race held in her honor.

Ruthie has been an avid fan of Harness Racing for over 40 years and has had a horse with Billy "Zeke" Parker. She was also referred to as the carrot lady, as every time she came to the barn she had a bag of carrots.

Although the 84 years young Ms. Stern was not in attendance, she was able to watch on satellite

Leading Monticello Raceway Driver Bruce Aldrich Jr. drove the winner of the race Last Best Chance, for trainer Thomas Merton and owner John Migliore of Port Jervis NY.

Shawn Wiles