September 4 Open Trot Recap

September 5, 2025

In the Open Trot, Premier Victor, a 4 year old son of Pilot Discretion earned his first win at Monticello Raceway in 1:57.1-$5.40, equaling his lifetime record and notched his fifth seasonal win for trainer Ken Koch, he was driven by leading driver Mike Merton. Makin Magic Tonite (K. Dibenedetto) was second and Reel Em In (T. Merton) finished third

3 drivers recorded multiple wins on the 9 race card, Mike Merton continues his hot streak with a driving triple, Kyle Dibenedetto, Jim Devaux and Cory Stratton had doubles, and trainer Ken Koch had a double

Cory Stratton swooped the field at the half with the 1/9 favorite Backdoor Cover to score in 2:00.4 – $2.10, the 3 YO Huntsville filly is owned by Howard Jacobs and Stratton Stable. Cory also won aboard another 1/9 favorite Captain Paradise 1:53.3 – $2.10, his 3^rd straight win.