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Monticello Raceway Race 1 - Race 1 - 1609M

DESIRE'S CAPTAIN (1) Really dug deep when winning last run here and has minimal work to do from the draw. In fine form since coming back from a break. Has the ability to take this out. LINDAS IN HEAVEN (4) Failed to threaten last run at this venue. Overlooking the last run and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Respect against this field. WHAT'S GOIN ON (8) Was competitive when 3rd last start at the track and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Has plenty of early speed. Driver Gregory Merton is a strong choice aboard. Can give this a shake. GIVENUPDREAMING (5) Stormed home to win last start at this venue. Michael Merton and Ken Koch are a duo to watch closely. Finishes off strongly. Good prospect for the exotics at least.

Race Time:5:10 PM

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Desire's Captain (1)3183215531

Trainer: Marianna Monaco 12 mths 99: 13-16-9

Driver: Kyle Dibenedetto

11 yo B G

Sire: REAL DESIRE (USA)

Dam: REAL DELIGHT

Dam's Sire: Real Artist

Stats

Career99: 13-16-9

LTS$237,776.00

BMR1:52.20

TS11: 3-2-2

Win %13.13%

Place %38.38%

Comments

In good form recently. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:59.00) beating He's Gratis in 5000CLNW on January 30 at $1.50.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	30/01/2025	7	5000CLNW	$5,323.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Kyle Dibenedetto	1:59.00	4	1. Desire's Captain 2. He's Gratis 3. Got Hot Mom	1.5L	$1.50
3/8	23/01/2025	14	5000CL	$5,806.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Kyle Dibenedetto	2:00.20	3	1. Sir Shadow 2. Lear Seelster 3. Desire's Captain	5.3L	$10.70
5/8	09/01/2025	6	5000CL	$5,806.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Kyle Dibenedetto	2:01.40	7	1. Statement 2. Sir Shadow 3. Always A Panther	12.8L	$15.80
5/8	03/01/2025	7	5000CL	$6,452.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Dan Rawlings	1:58.20	5	1. Mighty Mr Sharkey 2. Beddanburg 3. Major Humor	11.3L	$4.10
1/8	27/12/2024	8	5000CLNW	$5,701.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Kyle Dibenedetto	1:58.40	4	1. Desire's Captain 2. Got Hot Mom 3. Dojea Solo	5.3L	$3.65
2/8	19/12/2024	7	NW400PSL5	$6,626.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Kyle Dibenedetto	2:01.10	2	1. Treasure Mach 2. Desire's Captain 3. Kasey John	3.8L	$3.90
5/7	16/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Freehold Raceway	1609m	Fast	Bruce Baker	1:56.20	0	1. Yo A J 2. Fizzing 3. Tony N Rock	13.5L	$0.00
1/5	22/12/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Freehold Raceway	1609m	Fast	Bruce Baker	1:59.10	0	1. Desire's Captain 2. Talbotcreekwhiskey 3. Helsinki	1.5L	$0.00

Maximus (2)4839886157

Trainer: Laura Aldrich 12 mths 90: 2-9-10

Driver: Bruce Aldrich Jr

9 yo B G

Sire: SPORTSMASTER (USA)

Dam: THELADYAPPEALSTOME

Dam's Sire: Jate Lobell

Stats

Career90: 2-9-10

LTS$62,677.00

BMR1:56.30

TS26: 2-3-2

Win %2.22%

Place %23.33%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Walk It Talk It (2:01.00) in 5000CL on January 30 at $22.40. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Nihilated Truth (2:00.30) in NW300PSL5 on January 16 at $10.80.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	30/01/2025	14	5000CL	$5,806.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Bruce Aldrich (Jnr)	2:01.00	6	1. Walk It Talk It 2. Posh Onthe Beach A 3. Statement	20.3L	$22.40
5/8	16/01/2025	7	NW300PSL5	$5,806.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Good	Ralph Silvestri Iii	2:00.30	1	1. Nihilated Truth 2. Cheesehead 3. Hard Workin' Man	8.3L	$10.80
1/8	09/01/2025	6	NW150PSL5	$4,677.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Ralph Silvestri Iii	2:02.40	4	1. Maximus 2. Intrigued Again 3. Trevor One	2.3L	$6.40
6/8	03/01/2025	7	NW200PSL5	$5,968.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Ralph Silvestri Iii	1:59.10	3	1. Pedro Hanover 2. Nerve Of Steel 3. Makasi	28.5L	$33.25
8/8	27/12/2024	30	NW300PSL5	$6,163.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Ralph Silvestri Iii	1:58.40	6	1. Sullivan 2. Just Wave Goodbye 3. Sir Pugsley	33.0L	$71.25
8/8	27/11/2024	12	5000CLNW	$5,632.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Ralph Silvestri Iii	1:59.20	3	1. Machtu 2. Franksnativewestrn 3. Constntlysidewys	24.0L	$13.70
5/6	01/04/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Hoosier Park	1609m	Fast	Brandon Bates	1:58.40	0	1. Shadowrage 2. Heidis Image 3. Pekeson	24L	$0.00

Posh Onthe Beach A (3)2464674132

Trainer: Christopher Walsh (Cawdor)12 mths 114: 7-22-21

Driver: Thomas Merton

8 yo B G

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: MARQUESS DE POSH (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Mcardle

Stats

Career114: 7-22-21

LTS$198,931.00

BMR1:53.30

TS5: 1-2-1

Win %6.14%

Place %43.86%

Comments

Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Mighty Mr Sharkey at this track over 1609m in a 5000CL on January 16 at $5.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Walk It Talk It at this track over 1609m in a 5000CL on January 30 at $10.60.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	30/01/2025	14	5000CL	$5,806.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Thomas Merton	2:01.00	2	1. Walk It Talk It 2. Posh Onthe Beach A 3. Statement	4.5L	$10.60
3/8	16/01/2025	7	5000CL	$5,806.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Good	Gregory Merton	2:00.10	3	1. Mighty Mr Sharkey 2. Sir Shadow 3. Posh Onthe Beach A	2.3L	$5.30
1/7	09/01/2025	13	5000CLNW	$5,323.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Dan Rawlings	2:03.00	1	1. Posh Onthe Beach A 2. Territory 3. He's Gratis	3.8L	$1.75
4/8	27/12/2024	12	5000CLNW	$5,701.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Michael Merton	1:58.40	2	1. Desire's Captain 2. Got Hot Mom 3. Dojea Solo	7.5L	$2.40
7/7	15/12/2024	9	NW2500 L5	$10,015.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Jim Pantaleano	1:54.30	3	1. Last Beach 2. Hes Rockin Ralphie 3. Sporty Dragon	27.0L	$35.10
6/10	06/12/2024	12	TM<71.5CD	$13,097.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Braxten Boyd	1:54.30	4	1. National Sport 2. Village Blue Chip 3. Bionic	8.3L	$7.50
1/7	06/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Joe Bongiorno	1:55.10	0	1. Posh Onthe Beach A 2. Huntanover 3. Dalby Hanover	4.5L	$0.00
1/10	07/04/2021	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	S A Grayling	1:55.5	0	1. Posh On The Beach 2. Malakie 3. Lets Get Rockin	2.6L	$0.00

Lindas In Heaven (4)4326544332

Trainer: Tammy Sowers 12 mths 100: 9-16-19

Driver: Dan Rawlings

8 yo B H

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: LEAN ON ME

Dam's Sire: Real Artist

Stats

Career100: 9-16-19

LTS$131,405.00

BMR1:53.10

TS58: 6-12-9

Win %9.00%

Place %44.00%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Peter Petrify at this track over 1609m in a NW400PSL5 on January 15 at $5.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Walk It Talk It at this track over 1609m in a 5000CLNW on January 23 at $1.85.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	23/01/2025	8	5000CLNW	$5,323.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Dan Rawlings	2:00.10	1	1. Walk It Talk It 2. Lindas In Heaven 3. Er Sam	3.8L	$1.85
3/7	15/01/2025	7	NW400PSL5	$6,935.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Dan Rawlings	1:59.40	4	1. Peter Petrify 2. Dive Bar 3. Lindas In Heaven	9.8L	$5.70
3/6	08/01/2025	8	NW400PSL5	$6,129.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Dan Rawlings	2:00.40	6	1. Peter Petrify 2. Dive Bar 3. Lindas In Heaven	8.3L	$7.00
4/8	31/12/2024	7	CL 10000	$10,786.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Good	Dan Rawlings	1:53.30	5	1. Daamericansky 2. Fullback 3. Fredneck	12.8L	$7.70
4/8	24/12/2024	13	CL 10000	$10,786.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Good	Dan Rawlings	1:55.40	5	1. Woodmere Leah 2. Franzo 3. Fredneck	9.0L	$23.90
5/8	11/12/2024	21	NW400PSL5	$6,626.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	SP	Dan Rawlings	1:57.40	8	1. Beebeetee 2. A Shore Legacy 3. Just Wave Goodbye	26.3L	$30.00
1/5	26/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Batavia Downs	1609m	Fast	Joseph Chindano (Jnr)	2:00.40	0	1. Lindas In Heaven 2. Barry Hanover 3. Master Fencer	5.25L	$0.00
5/5	18/01/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	McGwire Sowers	1:57.10	0	1. Oaxacan Dream 2. Exciting Times 3. Captain Terminator	28.5L	$0.00

Givenupdreaming (5)7677214871

Trainer: Ken Koch 12 mths 92: 8-11-11

Driver: Michael Merton

14 yo B H

Sire: IF I CAN DREAM (USA)

Dam: AIN'T GIVEN UP

Dam's Sire: Jenna's Beach Boy

Stats

Career92: 8-11-11

LTS$134,480.00

BMR1:52.20

TS41: 6-4-3

Win %8.70%

Place %32.61%

Comments

14-year-old entire showed improvement last start. Won by a 0.6 m (Fr7) at this track (2:00.10) beating Territory in 5000CLNW on January 23 at $16. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into seventh behind Sharp Razor at this track over 1609m in a 5000CL on January 16 at $40.50.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	23/01/2025	7	5000CLNW	$5,323.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Michael Merton	2:00.10	7	1. Givenupdreaming 2. Territory 3. Etbauer	0.6L	$16.00
7/8	16/01/2025	7	5000CL	$5,806.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Good	McGwire Sowers	2:01.00	8	1. Sharp Razor 2. Bettors Authority 3. Got Hot Mom	24.8L	$40.50
8/8	09/01/2025	6	5000CL	$5,806.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Thomas Merton	2:01.40	8	1. Statement 2. Sir Shadow 3. Always A Panther	26.3L	$52.00
4/8	03/01/2025	7	5000CL	$6,452.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	McGwire Sowers	1:59.20	5	1. Statement 2. Sir Shadow 3. Little Admiral	6.0L	$4.50
1/8	27/12/2024	8	5000CLNW	$5,701.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Michael Merton	2:01.10	8	1. Givenupdreaming 2. Wind Blast 3. Awesomeness	6.0L	$9.70
2/8	19/12/2024	14	NW150PSL5	$5,085.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Michael Merton	2:01.00	8	1. Somepartysomewhere 2. Givenupdreaming 3. Rhodatoldme	13.5L	$8.70
2/7	06/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Northfield Park	1609m	SP	Justin Irvine	1:58.20	0	1. Hardt At Work 2. Givenupdreaming 3. Marvalous Artist	14.25L	$0.00
7/7	12/02/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Braxten Boyd	1:56.40	0	1. Spitting Image 2. Americagreatagain 3. Peppermint Man	90L	$0.00

Excaliber Seelster (6)8653662254

Trainer: William Parker (Jnr) 12 mths 82: 9-13-10

Driver: Jim Taggart Jr

9 yo B G

Sire: SUNSHINE BEACH (USA)

Dam: EAGLE KELLY

Dam's Sire: American Ideal

Stats

Career82: 9-13-10

LTS$71,937.00

BMR1:56.10

TS33: 4-5-5

Win %10.98%

Place %39.02%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Walk It Talk It (2:01.00) in 5000CL on January 30 at $73.25. Two runs back 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Sharp Razor (2:01.00) in 5000CL on January 16 at $16.40.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	30/01/2025	14	5000CL	$5,806.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jim Taggart (Jnr)	2:01.00	4	1. Walk It Talk It 2. Posh Onthe Beach A 3. Statement	12.8L	$73.25
5/8	16/01/2025	7	5000CL	$5,806.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Good	Dan Rawlings	2:01.00	5	1. Sharp Razor 2. Bettors Authority 3. Got Hot Mom	19.5L	$16.40
2/7	09/01/2025	6	5000CLNW	$5,323.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	William Carter	2:01.40	4	1. Sharp Razor 2. Excaliber Seelster 3. Wind Blast	0.9L	$12.30
2/8	03/01/2025	15	NW150PSL5	$5,323.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:58.00	4	1. Repeal Or Replace 2. Excaliber Seelster 3. Trevor One	29.3L	$12.10
6/7	19/12/2024	7	NW200PSL5	$5,701.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jim Taggart (Jnr)	1:59.20	5	1. Stage West 2. Sectionlineronnie 3. Our Corelli	39.0L	$62.25
6/6	12/12/2024	7	5000CLNW	$5,701.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Good	Jim Taggart (Jnr)	2:01.30	6	1. Mighty Mr Sharkey 2. Etbauer 3. Dojea Solo	42.0L	$41.25

Here Comes Red (7)8357211445

Trainer: Veronica Merton 12 mths 87: 9-9-7

Driver: Mcgwire Sowers

8 yo B G

Sire: ARTICULATOR

Dam: MAJESTIC BALL

Dam's Sire: Presidential Ball

Stats

Career87: 9-9-7

LTS$66,193.00

BMR1:55.20

TS6: 1-0-0

Win %10.34%

Place %28.74%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Fateful Duel (2:01.30) in NW400PSL5 on January 29 at $9.20. At the run before 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Peter Petrify (1:59.40) in NW400PSL5 on January 15 at $18.80.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	29/01/2025	14	NW400PSL5	$6,935.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	McGwire Sowers	2:01.30	4	1. Fateful Duel 2. Kimani, Current Yankee	39.0L	$9.20
4/7	15/01/2025	12	NW400PSL5	$6,935.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jim Devaux	1:59.40	5	1. Peter Petrify 2. Dive Bar 3. Lindas In Heaven	10.5L	$18.80
4/8	03/01/2025	7	5000CL	$6,452.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	William Carter	1:58.20	1	1. Mighty Mr Sharkey 2. Beddanburg 3. Major Humor	9.8L	$11.40
1/8	27/12/2024	7	TMR68.50	$11,094.00	Freehold Raceway	1609m	Good	Tyler Miller	1:58.40	4	1. Here Comes Red 2. Never Easy Z Tam 3. Cinderlane Shark	0.9L	$3.20
1/8	20/12/2024	6	TMR68.50	$6,163.00	Freehold Raceway	1609m	SP	Tyler Miller	1:59.20	2	1. Here Comes Red 2. Gorgeous View 3. Rockinwiththebest	1.5L	$3.80
2/7	14/12/2024	7	TMR68.50	$6,163.00	Freehold Raceway	1609m	Fast	Justin Huckabone	1:59.00	2	1. Uncle Coz 2. Here Comes Red 3. Transfer The Era	0.6L	$2.10
1/5	18/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Freehold Raceway	1609m	Fast	Justin Sodano	2:01.00	0	1. Here Comes Red 2. Hl Ducastel 3. All Rise	0.3L	$0.00
4/7	27/10/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Freehold Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Miller	1:57.40	0	1. Always A Way 2. Cross Creek 3. Legato	23.25L	$0.00

What's Goin On (8)112x118653

Trainer: Monica Eriksen 12 mths 90: 19-8-10

Driver: Gregory Merton

11 yo B G

Sire: ROLL WITH JOE (USA)

Dam: SHIPPS XCLAMATION

Dam's Sire: Mach Three

Stats

Career90: 19-8-10

LTS$132,967.00

BMR1:50.10

TS46: 13-3-5

Win %21.11%

Place %41.11%

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Repeal Or Replace (1:57.40) in 5000CL on January 30 at $5.60.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	30/01/2025	21	5000CL	$5,806.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Gregory Merton	1:57.40	3	1. Repeal Or Replace 2. Sir Shadow 3. What's Goin On	9.8L	$5.60
5/8	09/01/2025	6	5000CL	$5,806.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Gregory Merton	2:01.20	1	1. Mighty Mr Sharkey 2. Lear Seelster 3. Major Humor	22.5L	$1.50
6/8	03/01/2025	7	5000CL	$6,452.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jim Devaux	1:58.20	4	1. Mighty Mr Sharkey 2. Beddanburg 3. Major Humor	16.5L	$1.85
8/8	27/12/2024	15	5000CL	$6,163.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	McGwire Sowers	1:58.40	4	1. Angelo J Fra 2. Machtu 3. Van Diesel	27.0L	$1.10
1/8	12/12/2024	7	5000CL	$6,163.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Good	Gregory Merton	1:59.30	7	1. What's Goin On 2. Machtu 3. Desire's Captain	2.3L	$1.30
1/8	05/12/2024	84	5000CL	$6,163.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Good	Gregory Merton	1:58.20	3	1. What's Goin On 2. Wind Blast 3. Major Humor	21.8L	$2.10
2/6	27/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Gregory Merton	2:00.00	0	1. Ricardoshilyshally 2. What's Goin On 3. Woodmere Jazz	24.75L	$0.00
5/6	04/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Larry Stalbaum	1:56.10	0	1. Spoileronthebeach 2. American Tour 3. Artful Way	29.25L	$0.00