Monday, May 4 2026
BEST BET-RACE 4- Defamation
VALUE PLAY-RACE 7- Massive Opulence
RACE 1
3-Jessies Outlawed-has won at a higher class, in last was first over
5-Esa-good early speed 2 races back, this race lacks early speed
1-Reece N Teddy-has rail
RACE 2
6-Navagio N-back in right class, raced in open for 2 races, must channel speed
2-Vel Donna-gets post relief after last four races
3-Arco N-very competitive at Buffalo, first race here was very good, gets Bruce
RACE 3
8-Ok Corral-is best horse but can he overcome dreaded 8 post?
2-Everybodyluvjoe-raced at higher class in Ohio, shows early speed but can he carry it this week?
6-Simon Got Lucky-lost to Ok Corral before
RACE 4
3-Defamation-in from Meadowlands where he was competitive at higher class
2-Vicky Everyday-she is hot!, won 4 of last 6 races
4-Better B My Way-raced in open, form still there?
RACE 5
5-Jillian Jiggs-was hard used first over till 3/4 in 126.1, Ron Cushing is back driving, has won 7 of last 9 races
7-Just Rosas Luck-lost to Jillian Jiggs on April 20, outside post today
1-Lucky Lil Lady-neck back of Jillian on April 6, has rail
RACE 6
4-Vel Miss Taylor-she is in top form, hard to pick against
3-Straight And Sassy-parked from 8 post, has post relief today
5-Obsessed With Lou-was second to Vel Miss Taylor
RACE 7
1-Massive Opulence-back in Messenger barn where raced against better
3-Sunny’s Rebel-ships in from Maine, nice q race here
6-Home’n Dry-tough 14 yr old warrior who always puts in great effort
Brian’s Comments: I am excited to be the handicapper for the King of daytime harness racing at Monticello, thanks to all for helping me start especially Eric Warner Senior Director of Racing
