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General Category => Harness Racing => Topic started by: rainman2 on July 29, 2026, 03:01:08 PM
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Pick a Merton?
Aldrich?
Names and opinions welcome to respond.
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Mike without a doubt.
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Kyle Dibenedetto by far.
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Greg Merton
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1. Greg Merton
2. Mike Merton
3. Bruce Aldrich
4. Jim Devaux (drives more often at Saratoga)
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Greg Merton
Mike Merton
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Lou Gigante
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Lou Gigante
Ricky kurtz
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Mike Merton slightly over Bruce Aldrich
Greg and Jimmy Devaux always aggressive
Jim Taggart solid day in day out
Kyle having a resurgence
TomMertom not consistent
Ralph Silvestri improving
At the end of day it’s what’s in between the shafts, but what’s in between the ears matters too
Just my humble opinion
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Play Monti almost every day. For me it's not about the "best" driver - it's about who gives me a consistent effort with their drives. Especially starting from the 5-hole in.
Since he's taken over the both the training along with his driving duties, Bruce Aldrich has been much more aggressive with his drives. Kyle DiBenedetto gives a solid effort most races. Greg and Mike Merton are not as consistent as people think - especially on favorites. Jimmy Devaux gives a good effort but forgets the caliber of horses he's racing at Monti. These horses have one move - if you use them too early or hang them out too early - their toast. Tom Merton will give a good effort - from the inside posts, regardless of the odds. Jimmy Taggart is steady.
As with most 1/2 tracks, can't play the 6-7-8 horses, even if their a favorite. And no matter what - stay away from Shane Taggart, Winter Asher- Stalbaum and Adam Moeykins, if you value your money.
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Play Monti almost every day. For me it's not about the "best" driver - it's about who gives me a consistent effort with their drives. Especially starting from the 5-hole in.
Since he's taken over the both the training along with his driving duties, Bruce Aldrich has been much more aggressive with his drives. Kyle DiBenedetto gives a solid effort most races. Greg and Mike Merton are not as consistent as people think - especially on favorites. Jimmy Devaux gives a good effort but forgets the caliber of horses he's racing at Monti. These horses have one move - if you use them too early or hang them out too early - their toast. Tom Merton will give a good effort - from the inside posts, regardless of the odds. Jimmy Taggart is steady.
As with most 1/2 tracks, can't play the 6-7-8 horses, even if their a favorite. And no matter what - stay away from Shane Taggart, Winter Asher- Stalbaum and Adam Moeykins, if you value your money.
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Ricky kurtz
Jim Grundy
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How about who’s one step from retirement?
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If we’re going on pure talent overall it would be Greg Merton. Michael is also great and so is Jimmy D but Greg is tops IMO
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The real top 15 from the grandstand
1. Greg Merton
2. Jim Devaux
3. Michael Merton
4. Jim Taggart
5. Bruce Aldrich
6. Kyle Dibenidetto
7. Ron Cushing
8. Scott Keppler
9. Tom Merton
10. Ralph Silvestri
11. Jason Ricco
12. Adam Moeykens
13. Shane Taggart
14. Rick Harp
15. Winter Stalbaum
3-6 all those guys are around the same.
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Winter Asher Stalbaum is a chumps chump .
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The real top 15 from the grandstand
1. Greg Merton
2. Jim Devaux
3. Michael Merton
4. Jim Taggart
5. Bruce Aldrich
6. Kyle Dibenidetto
7. Ron Cushing
8. Scott Keppler
9. Tom Merton
10. Ralph Silvestri
11. Jason Ricco
12. Adam Moeykens
13. Shane Taggart
14. Rick Harp
15. Winter Stalbaum
3-6 all those guys are around the same.
Is there only 15 drivers at Monticello? That’s the only way Stalbaum’s kid should be on a list. Hasn’t shown much talent so far. May need to rethink this profession.