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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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