Monticello Raceway Race 9

1609M

Prize Money: $7,890

PINEBUSHDRAGONLIFE (6) Towards the tail last time at this venue. Overlooking the last run. Driver Mcgwire Sowers riding for trainer Domenico Leotta command respect. Looks promising in this race. TIP THE LINE (4) Ran 4th last run at the track. Has the ability to turn things around. Can make a claim in this race and is a strong each way hope. LIKE A CHAMPION (7) Underperformed when 7th last time here. Shows good early pace. Among the major players. THE LAST SONG (1) Ran 4th last run at the track. Capable of a strong comeback and has minimal work to do from the alley. Worth keeping safe.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather
Class: WO1-3PMLT

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The Last Song (Fr1) 6835512634
Trainer: Shane Taggart ()
Driver: Shane Taggart
Prize Money: $24,785
Win / Place: 6.45% / 22%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: MUSIC MATTERS

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 2-2-3

Distance

31: 2-2-3

Trk/Dst

15: 1-1-3

Track

15: 1-1-3

Season

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

31: 2-2-3

All-Weather

31: 2-2-3

Best Mile

1:55.40

Comments

Last start was well beaten into fourth behind Be Your Best at this track over 1609m in a WO1-3PMLT on January 30 at $7.30. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by The Big Aristotle (1:59.40) in WO1-3PMLT on January 23 at $40. Rates highly.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 6	30/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Shane Taggart	1:58.40	1:58.40	33.0m	$7.30	7	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. Be Your Best 2. Whiskeyandrain 3. Pine Bush Red Rock
3rd of 8	23/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Shane Taggart	1:59.40	1:59.40	23.3m	$40	14	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. The Big Aristotle 2. Little Fighter 3. The Last Song
6th of 8	9/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Shane Taggart	2:01.10	2:01.10	27.8m	$21	13	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. Fated Future 2. Pinebushdragonlife 3. Little Fighter
2nd of 8	27/12/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Bruce Aldrich (Jnr)	1:59.10	1:59.10	24.8m	$45	10	WO1-3PMLT	$8,475	-	1. Luscious Lucky 2. The Last Song 3. Fated Future
1st of 8	17/12/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Shane Taggart	2:01.40	2:01.40	8.3m	$2.75	7	NW1PMLTCD	$6,626	-	1. The Last Song 2. Ahhja 3. Arsenal's Ladybug
5th of 8	10/12/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Shane Taggart	1:59.20	1:59.20	36.0m	$53	14	NW2PMLTCD	$7,704	-	1. Luscious Lucky 2. Be Your Best 3. Vel Quick Daisy

Little Fighter (Fr2) 5666612532
Trainer: Veronica Merton ()
Driver: Kyle Dibenedetto
Prize Money: $47,432
Win / Place: 4.55% / 38%

Nearing Another Win

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HYPNOTIC BLUE CHIP

Dam: CRISPY CREAM

Dam's Sire: Allamerican Ingot

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 2-6-9

Distance

44: 2-6-9

Trk/Dst

4: 0-2-1

Track

4: 0-2-1

Season

3: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

44: 2-6-9

All-Weather

44: 2-6-9

Best Mile

1:55.20

Comments

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Fated Future at this track over 1609m in a WO1-3PMLT on January 9 at $38.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind The Big Aristotle at this track over 1609m in a WO1-3PMLT on January 23 at $5.20.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	23/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Kyle Dibenedetto	1:59.40	1:59.40	13.5m	$5.20	14	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. The Big Aristotle 2. Little Fighter 3. The Last Song
3rd of 8	9/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Kyle Dibenedetto	2:01.10	2:01.10	8.3m	$39	6	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. Fated Future 2. Pinebushdragonlife 3. Little Fighter
5th of 8	3/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Kyle Dibenedetto	1:58.10	1:58.10	27.0m	$38	15	WO1-3PMLT	$8,871	-	1. Warrior For Truth 2. Lyons Somewhereboy 3. All Maxxed Out
2nd of 8	19/12/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Kyle Dibenedetto	2:00.00	2:00.00	3.0m	$5.10	9	WO1-3PMLT	$8,475	-	1. Funky Bunch 2. Little Fighter 3. Well's Fire
1st of 7	10/12/24	Dover Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Allan Davis	1:55.20	1:55.20	14.3m	$1.70f	7	NW2	$13,097	-	1. Little Fighter 2. Chaching 3. Gotta Go
6th of 9	3/12/24	Dover Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Trae Porter	1:56.20	1:56.20	12.0m	$41	14	NW2	$13,097	-	1. Nothing Bettor 2. Chesterman 3. Hungry To Win

Whiskeyandrain (Fr3) 787x877632
Trainer: Tammy Sowers ()
Driver: Dan Rawlings
Prize Money: $14,823
Win / Place: 3.57% / 28%

Nearing Another Win

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)

Dam: AIR MILES HANOVER

Dam's Sire: Western Ideal

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 1-5-2

Distance

28: 1-5-2

Trk/Dst

4: 0-2-1

Track

4: 0-2-1

Season

2: 0-1-1

1st Up

6: 0-0-0

2nd Up

5: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

24: 1-5-2

All-Weather

28: 1-5-2

Best Mile

1:54.30

Comments

Two back was well beaten into third behind Be Your Best at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLTCD on January 14 at $22.70. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Be Your Best at this track over 1609m in a WO1-3PMLT on January 30 at $10.10.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 6	30/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Dan Rawlings	1:58.40	1:58.40	27.8m	$10	16	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. Be Your Best 2. Whiskeyandrain 3. Pine Bush Red Rock
3rd of 8	14/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Dan Rawlings	2:00.10	2:00.10	27.0m	$23	60	NW2PMLTCD	$7,258	-	1. Be Your Best 2. All Maxxed Out 3. Whiskeyandrain
60 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 6	8/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m			-	Dan Rawlings	2:02.30	2:02.30	51m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Funky Bunch 2. Epic Ace 3. Checkonwilliam
6th of 6	15/11/24	Vernon Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Brandon Cruse	1:59.10	1:59.10	64.5m	$82	20	HGNW1LTCD	$6,088	-	1. Jones Beach De Vie 2. Over Manned 3. Ain't No Way
7th of 8	26/10/24	Vernon Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Brandon Cruse	1:58.00	1:58.00	33.8m	$50	8	NW750CD	$5,058	-	1. Sir Trouble 2. Rocknroll Captain 3. Attention Please
7th of 7	18/10/24	Vernon Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Brandon Cruse	1:54.20	1:54.20	53.3m	$30	7	NW750CD	$5,058	-	1. Somebeachsomeday 2. Simple Man 3. Blueberry Heaven

Tip The Line (Fr4) 4172354744
Trainer: Jim Doherty (Jnr) ()
Driver: Thomas Merton
Prize Money: $16,549
Win / Place: 9.09% / 31%

4 yo Brown Horse

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: TIPTON TEEEZ

Dam's Sire: Western Terror

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 2-1-4

Distance

22: 2-1-4

Trk/Dst

13: 2-1-4

Track

13: 2-1-4

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

22: 2-1-4

All-Weather

22: 2-1-4

Best Mile

1:59.30

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Be Your Best (1:58.40) in WO1-3PMLT on January 30 at $14.80. At the start before 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by The Big Aristotle (1:59.40) in WO1-3PMLT on January 23 at $4.75.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 6	30/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Thomas Merton	1:58.40	1:58.40	33.0m	$15	7	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. Be Your Best 2. Whiskeyandrain 3. Pine Bush Red Rock
4th of 8	23/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Thomas Merton	1:59.40	1:59.40	24.0m	$4.75	34	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. The Big Aristotle 2. Little Fighter 3. The Last Song
34 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 7	15/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m			-	Kyle Dibenedetto	2:00.40	2:00.40	7.5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Itzalldowntoluck 2. Tip The Line 3. Catch My Breath
7th of 8	20/12/24	Philadelphia	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Jim Pantaleano	1:55.40	1:55.40	133.5m	$44	43	NW1250 L5	$9,245	-	1. Shore Of Himself 2. He's Gonna Getya 3. Pompeo Hanover
43 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	7/11/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Adam Moeykens	1:57.40	1:57.40	17.3m	$46	7	WO1-3PMLT	$8,371	-	1. Jms Best Bet 2. Funky Bunch 3. Pinebushdragonlife
5th of 8	31/10/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Adam Moeykens	1:57.40	1:57.40	48.0m	$54	7	WO1-3PMLT	$8,815	-	1. Diablo Canyon 2. Blue Kaiulani 3. Myviewisblocked

Pine Bush Red Rock (Fr5) 7483437853
Trainer: Ralph Silvestri Iii ()
Driver: Ralph Silvestri Iii
Prize Money: $15,639
Win / Place: 6.45% / 19%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: BOSTON RED ROCKS

Dam: FEATHERY FAME

Dam's Sire: Apaches Fame

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 2-1-3

Distance

31: 2-1-3

Trk/Dst

26: 2-1-3

Track

26: 2-1-3

Season

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

31: 2-1-3

All-Weather

31: 2-1-3

Best Mile

1:59.20

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind The Big Aristotle at this track over 1609m in a WO1-3PMLT on January 23 at $18.70. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Be Your Best at this track over 1609m in a WO1-3PMLT on January 30 at $15.70.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 6	30/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Ralph Silvestri Iii	1:58.40	1:58.40	30.0m	$16	7	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. Be Your Best 2. Whiskeyandrain 3. Pine Bush Red Rock
5th of 8	23/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Ralph Silvestri Iii	1:59.40	1:59.40	27.8m	$19	27	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. The Big Aristotle 2. Little Fighter 3. The Last Song
4th of 8	15/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m			-	Ralph Silvestri Iii	1:59.30	1:59.30	24m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Allbetsonfritz 2. Love The Action 3. Infinity Seelster
8th of 8	27/12/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Ralph Silvestri Iii	1:58.30	1:58.30	90.0m	$78	22	NW300PSL5	$6,163	-	1. Little Admiral 2. Somepartysomewhere 3. Lizziana
7th of 7	5/12/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Michael Merton	1:59.30	1:59.30	33.0m	$38	14	NW300PSL5	$6,163	-	1. Kasey John 2. Notabadgame 3. Brother James
3rd of 8	21/11/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Adam Moeykens	1:58.40	1:58.40	20.3m	$10	7	NW300PSL5	$6,088	-	1. A Shore Legacy 2. Nihilated Truth 3. Pine Bush Red Rock

Pinebushdragonlife (Fr6) 8352328423
Trainer: Domenico Leotta ()
Driver: Mcgwire Sowers
Prize Money: $37,021
Win / Place: 10% / 43%

Nearing Another Win

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: LIFE UP FRONT

Dam: UPFRONT DRAGON GAL

Dam's Sire: Dragon Again

100

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 3-4-6

Distance

30: 3-4-6

Trk/Dst

16: 1-4-4

Track

16: 1-4-4

Season

3: 0-1-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

29: 3-4-6

All-Weather

30: 3-4-6

Best Mile

1:54.10

Comments

Fair run when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Fated Future at this track over 1609m in a WO1-3PMLT on January 9 at $1.75. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Lyons Somewhereboy at this track over 1609m in a WO1-3PMLT on January 23 at $15.50. Rates highly.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	23/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	McGwire Sowers	1:57.10	1:57.10	11.3m	$16	14	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. Lyons Somewhereboy 2. Yellowjerseyrichie 3. Pinebushdragonlife
2nd of 8	9/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	McGwire Sowers	2:01.10	2:01.10	3.0m	$1.75f	6	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. Fated Future 2. Pinebushdragonlife 3. Little Fighter
4th of 8	3/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	McGwire Sowers	1:58.10	1:58.10	25.5m	$29	16	WO1-3PMLT	$8,871	-	1. Warrior For Truth 2. Lyons Somewhereboy 3. All Maxxed Out
8th of 8	18/12/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Pat Lachance	1:57.20	1:57.20	48.0m	$74	6	15000CLM	$18,490	-	1. Bettorbuckleup 2. Rose Run X Con 3. Italian Delight
2nd of 8	12/12/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Jim Taggart (Jnr)	1:59.10	1:59.10	5.3m	$3.45	7	WO1-3PMLT	$8,475	-	1. Funky Bunch 2. Pinebushdragonlife 3. Best Bettor
3rd of 7	5/12/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Jim Taggart (Jnr)	1:59.30	1:59.30	5.3m	$18	14	WO1-3PMLT	$8,475	-	1. It's Rob Not Bob 2. Funky Bunch 3. Pinebushdragonlife

Like A Champion (Fr7) 2738567147
Trainer: Raheim Strong ()
Driver: Scott Keppler
Prize Money: $23,582
Win / Place: 7.69% / 30%

4 yo Roan Gelding

Sire: TELLITLIKEITIS

Dam: GLITTER N GLITZ

Dam's Sire: Life Sign

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 2-4-2

Distance

26: 2-4-2

Trk/Dst

17: 1-4-1

Track

17: 1-4-1

Season

3: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

26: 2-4-2

All-Weather

26: 2-4-2

Best Mile

1:54.00

Comments

Well-beaten 14 days ago at this track over 1609m, and two back 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 60 m by Lyons Somewhereboy (1:58.10) in WO1-3PMLT on January 16 at $32.75.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 8	23/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Jim Taggart (Jnr)	1:59.40	1:59.40	42.0m	$9.40	7	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. The Big Aristotle 2. Little Fighter 3. The Last Song
4th of 8	16/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Scott Keppler	1:58.10	1:58.10	60.0m	$33	9	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. Lyons Somewhereboy 2. Dream Bay Shark 3. Yellowjerseyrichie
1st of 7	7/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Scott Keppler	2:03.00	2:03.00	36.0m	$2.15f	12	NW1PMLTCD	$6,129	-	1. Like A Champion 2. Ryoko 3. Arsenal's Ladybug
7th of 8	26/12/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Bruce Aldrich (Jnr)	1:57.30	1:57.30	51.0m	$56	51	NW2PMLTCD	$7,704	-	1. Lyons Somewhereboy 2. All Maxxed Out 3. Be Your Best
51 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	18/12/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m			-	Scott Keppler	2:02.40	2:02.40	7.5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Pbr Street Gang 2. Viviens Delight 3. Saulsbrook Hero
2nd of 6	12/12/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m			-	Scott Keppler	2:04.00	2:04.00	1.5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Red Dirt Boomer 2. Like A Champion 3. Fear Her Touch

Squeeling Tires (Fr8) 3134846346
Trainer: Arthur Jones ()
Driver: Jim Taggart Jr
Prize Money: $14,809
Win / Place: 6.25% / 31%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)

Dam: LEAN ON YOURSELF

Dam's Sire: Shark Gesture

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 1-1-3

Distance

16: 1-1-3

Trk/Dst

6: 0-1-1

Track

6: 0-1-1

Season

4: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

15: 1-1-3

All-Weather

16: 1-1-3

Best Mile

2:01.00

Comments

Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 1609m, 7 days ago and two back 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Be Your Best (2:00.10) in NW2PMLTCD on January 14 at $16.10.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 6	30/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Bruce Aldrich (Jnr)	1:58.40	1:58.40	69.0m	$11	16	WO1-3PMLT	$7,903	-	1. Be Your Best 2. Whiskeyandrain 3. Pine Bush Red Rock
4th of 8	14/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Jim Taggart (Jnr)	2:00.10	2:00.10	30.0m	$16	7	NW2PMLTCD	$7,258	-	1. Be Your Best 2. All Maxxed Out 3. Whiskeyandrain
3rd of 8	7/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Jim Taggart (Jnr)	2:00.40	2:00.40	8.3m	$2.85f	4	NW2PMLTCD	$7,258	-	1. Be Your Best 2. All Maxxed Out 3. Squeeling Tires
6th of 8	3/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Jim Taggart (Jnr)	1:58.10	1:58.10	27.8m	$23	8	WO1-3PMLT	$8,871	-	1. Warrior For Truth 2. Lyons Somewhereboy 3. All Maxxed Out
4th of 8	26/12/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Jim Taggart (Jnr)	1:57.30	1:57.30	23.3m	$20	14	NW2PMLTCD	$7,704	-	1. Lyons Somewhereboy 2. All Maxxed Out 3. Be Your Best
8th of 10	12/12/24	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr9	Steve Smith	1:53.20	1:53.20	46.5m	$84	12	TM<68.5CD	$12,327	-	1. Vel Larry 2. Stick With Cramer 3. Homestretch Wes