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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

The Thriller in the Catskills

On Thursday (December 12), Monticello Raceway will host a Drive-Off between the leading dash driver in the nation Ronnie Wrenn Jr. against the third leading driver, Bruce Aldrich Jr.  In this competition, the two drivers alternate between choosing a drive first or second (Wrenn had first choice on the odd numbered races while Aldrich had first choice in even numbered races).  Of course, there are other drivers competing in these races, but it is how the two drivers do which will matter for the competition.

This is Ronnie Wrenn Jr.'s first time at Monticello Raceway while Bruce Aldrich Jr. is a familiar face at the Sullivan County oval.  It will be interesting to see how the drivers do, in particular Wrenn who is making his first trip to the East coast so for those who follow racing only on the East coast it will be their first look at Wrenn.  

Of course, while it will be interesting to see how the drivers do in this head to head competition, for horseplayers, it is who wins the races which matters the most.  As such, I am listing my top four horses in each race for your consideration at the windows.  If Aldrich and/or Wrenn are on a different horse, their selection is listed under the top four. 

Monticello Raceway - Thursday, December 12, 2013

1st Pace - $3,500; 5yos and under WO1-2PM LT
6 - Bullville Honey (Byron, 7-2)
3 - Nomorebets (Aldrich, 3-1)
1 - Alloysius (Parker, 9-2)
4 - We Never Getacolt (Dibenedetto, 5-2)
Wrenn selects #2 Caviart Jett (4-1)


2nd Trot - $4,100; WO2-4PM LT
1 - Caronte (Aldrich, 5-2)
4 - Hello I'm Johnny (Devaux, 3-1)
6 - Mr Paige (Simons, 10-1)
2 - Holley (Wrenn, 4-1)


3rd Pace - $4,100; 6yo and under  WO2-4PM LT
5 - Billied (Aldrich, 8-1)
7 - Star Jammer (Taggert, 7-2)
1 - Hathaway Cody (Wrenn, 5-2)
6 - Seth First (Devaux, 4-1)


4th Trot - $3,000; 6yo and under NW 1 PM LT
2 - Gomer (Wrenn, 5-2)
6 - R'lene Jetta (Aldrich, 3-1)
7 - Ablation (Boitnott, 9-2)
8 - Adler Hanover (Miller, 10-1)


5th Pace - $3,500; 5yo and under WO1-2PM LT
4 - Vals Jett (Wrenn, 3-1)
5 - Breck Elaine (Marohn, 9-2)
7 - Maddie D (Conner, 8-1)
2 - Kendra J (Aldreich, 5-2)


6th Trot - $2,900; $4,000 Claiming 
3 - You're Next (Merton, 9-2)
7 - Take It To Nine (De Simone, 7-2)
2 - Master's Trackster (Merton, 4-1)
4 - Miley Jo (Aldrich, 5-2)
Wrenn selects #5 Rose Run Nash (3-1)


7th Pace - $4,100; FM 6yo and under WO2-4PM and/or $10,000 LT
1 - Always Flash-N (Wrenn, 5-2)
4 - Diamondsforemer (Aldrich, 3-1)
3 - I Deal Vic (Taggart, 8-1)
7 - Flightofdelite (Washington, 8-1_


8th Trot - $4,100; WO2-4PM and/or $10,000 LT
4 - Trotting R T (Aldrich, 7-2)
2 - Ellen's Streak (Wrenn, 3-1)
3 - Exxa Lou (Merton, 5-20
6 - Sandy Soil (Taggart, 8-1)


9th Trot - $3,300; 6yo and under NW2 and/or $5,000 LT
8 - Waiting For Cash (Harp, 8-1)
7 - Practiced Perfect (Parker, 9-1)
2 - Volcano Shano (Dibennedetto, 7-2)
4 - ER Candy (Wrenn, 5-2)
Aldrich selects #1 Katie Done Did It (3-1)


10th Trot - $3,200 - NW250PS L6
1 - Cut The Rug (Aldreich, 5-2)
4 - Ashcroft (Wrenn, 7-2)
2 - Winfinity (Harp, 3-1)
8 - Shallow Hall (Dibenedetto, 12-1)


11th Pace - $2,500; NW200PS L6
5 - Superbe Rulah (Aldrich, 5-2)
1 - Whatamach (Wrenn, 3-1)
6 - Mr  Chin N (Siegelman, 9-2)
4 - Badlands Come Home (Devaux, 7-2)


12th Pace - $3,200; NW250PS L6
3 - I'm A Girl Watching (Vinci, 7-2)
8 - Tiger's Destiny (Lutmann, 10-1)
5 - Mr Deuce (Byron, 8-1)
4 - Swingingwithashark (Aldrich, 5-2)
Wrenn selects #2 Delco Trosss (3-1)

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