Racing Recap October 15

October 15, 2026

On a beautiful Fall afternoon, Monticello Raceway conducted a 10 race card that saw Jimmy Devaux and Mike Merton in the winner’s circle frequently, each driver recorded triples on the day, as did trainer Tammy Sowers whose horses won the first 3 races.

Elliott Moeykens picked up a winning catch drive from trainer Basil Aldrich and steered Carters Caper to the win in 1:58 – $24.90. Cleopanther (J. Devaux) picked up a new speed badge after his 7-length romp in 1:57.3 – $2.66 for trainer Mike Rizzo. The Cody Houghtaling trained Mississippi Rabbit (J. Devaux) notched his first win on the year in 1:57.2

Newcomer James Kennedy scored with Swifty Lazar for trainer Mckenzie Sowers in 1:57.2