Air Guitar in Tune and Takes Monticello Open

March 25, 2025

2024 Monticello Raceway Horse of The Year Air Guitar returned to his favorite track after not racing for 3 weeks and triumphed over Trevor’s Ace (K Dibenedetto) in a 2 length score in 1:58.1 – $3.50 with Greg Merton in the bike for trainer Mark Ford. It was Air Guitars third seasonal win.

Leading trainer Laura Aldrich added 1 in the win column with Beach Party in 1:58.3- $3.80 for his fourth win on the year.  Beach Party is now tied with 6 others horses for the most wins thus far at Monticello Raceway. Leading driver Mike Merton padded his lead in the standings with a win aboard Vinovio in 2:00.3 – $4.00 for fourth place leading trainer Ken Koch. .Mike Merton has 16 wins more than his closest competitor, Bruce Aldrich Jr.

Greg Merton and McGwire Sowers each notched a pair of driving wins on the 9 race card.