McGwire Sowers Drives a Grand Slam at Monticello Raceway

June 18, 2021

June 18, 2021
Contact: Kimberly Winston            [email protected]

Photo Credit: Geri Schwarz

 Monticello, N.Y. – After overseeing the family’s racing operation in Maine, McGwire Sowers returned to Monticello Raceway on Thursday, June 17 and drove four winners on the 10 race card.

Sowers wasted no time and won the first race aboard Donau 1:55.3 – $5.20, in a tight photo over Mister Truth, fastest win of the season for Donau. Sowers’ next win blew up the tote board with the 25-1 Beach Blast for trainer Greg Decker, who narrowly defeated Burning Desire in 1:57.2. The ten-year-old son of SBSW earned his 3 win of the season. The triple came with My Last Chance 1:56.2 – $19.40, who notched his first win of the season. Sowers’ last win came aboard Midnight Shark, who scored a 3 length over Our Regal Ideal N in 1:57 and returning $5.70 for win.

Also on the card, Bo Sowers had a training triple, Rahiem Strong had a training double, and driver Jim Taggart Jr. had a driving double.

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