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THIS WEEK AT THE MIGHTY M
Weekly Spot Plays at Monticello Raceway By "Catskill" Steve

The leading drivers at The Mighty M, based on wins, through the May 8th card are: Jordan Stratton 118; Bruce Aldrich Jr. 105; Jimmy Marohn 56; Mike Forte 54; Billy Parker Jr. 53; Mike Merton 46; Kyle Dibenedetto 42; Stephane Bouchard 41; Jim Marohn Jr. 32; Jason Bartlett 18.

The leading trainers at The Mighty M, based on wins, through the May 8th card are: April Aldrich 66; Bob Beauregard 47; Art Green 23; Todd Marciano 23; Billy Parker Jr. 18; Gary Messenger 18; Steve Moore 15; Raheem Strong 14; Pat Cardassi 14.

Last week's track variants and bias were: 5/5..+12..3w; 5/6..+13..5w; 5/7..+17..3w; 5/8..+12..4w.

HORSES FIT AND READY TO WIN
(05/12/2008 - 05/15/2008)

CAMELIA CLASSIC	finished in :28.2 chasing the boys home for show. Should be tough against her own gender next time.
CARELESS SAM	left and tucked from 7-hole, finished well in fast paced race.
DUKE OF LUCK	had brutal trip through fast pace; did well to miss by 2 3/4 lengths considering.
FAMOUS ARTIST	paced a huge final half rallying wide from far back against tough speed bias.
FOUR STARZ AIMSTER	made two moves from 8-hole in solid placing. Mare is very sharp now.
HANDS OF GOLD	was used hard to get the top, held well.
KONCHIE	was handled cautiously, still finished strong from tough fourth over spot. Looks to be sharpening for April.
LIVELY MOMENT	game grinder pushed :29.2 third quarter uncovered against strong front runner before weakening.
LOLITA	power brushed to the top, held sway gamely in fast mile.
SMARTY JT	brushed past 2-5 shot through torrid pace, took over turning for home but couldn't hold off pacer that had perfect cover trip behind him and finished clearly second best.
STARFIRE	rallied wide through :58.1 final half in another good try.
YANKEE SUMMER	was strong frontend winner in second try off layoff.