The Merton Brothers
November 12, 2024
2 months ago Leading driver Michael Merton had a 25 win advantage over his closest competitor, his brother Gregory. In that time span Greg has closed to gap to just 7. This afternoon November 11, Greg reeled off 3 winners in the first 4 races and then took the finale with Mulligan Philly.
Michael scored in the cards featured race, the Open Pace aboard the 1-9 favorite Feelin Western for trainer Lisa Martin. The 8 YO Western Terror gelding hailing from post position 5 made the lead easily and set the tempo with tepid slits of 29.3, 1:00.3. Beebeetee (J. Taggart Jr) where the first to start the outer flow and come first over at this juncture. With Feelin Western still showing the way at 1:28.2, Beebeetee had a bit too much cold Catskill Mountain air from being parked and began to tire. Feelin Western still hand plenty in the tank to win by 2 in 1:57.3- $2.30 Flow With Joe (F. Paquet Jr.) enjoyed a good trip and saved ground and was able to secure the Place position while Yankee On The Move (G. Merton) got up for third. Feeling Western a 4 time winner this year has now won 3 races this season at Monticello.
Like the Eveready battery Provativeprincen 1:58.2- $2.20 just keeps going and going and going, today he registered his lucky 13th seasonal win with regular Greg Merton overall it was his 48th lifetime win with earnings eclipsing $730,000,the 14 year old is trained by Anthony Regina.
Faded Future (G. Merton) has now strung together a 3 race win streak after her 1:59 score, equaling her life time best for trainer Anthony Devita.
Trainer Anthony Regina had a pair of winners and Jim Taggart Jr. had a pair of winning drives on the 9 race card.
