Cinco Senorita takes Monticello feature

Monticello, NY— Cinco Senorita (Pet Rock) captured the harness racing victory in the $5,400 pace at Monticello Raceway on Monday afternoon (Sept. 25).

Hurrikanemyshannon (Justin Huckabone) took the early lead out of the gate, with Caroline James (Bruce Aldrich Jr) following from the outside in second. Hurrikanemyshannonhad had the lead by two lengths over the 1-5 favorite Caroline James as they passed the first quarter mile in :27.3.

Caroline James started to close the gap to challenge the leader, while Maching Me Zilly (Jim Taggart Jr) followed in third. They passed the half-mile in :57.

Hurrikanemyshannon was still in the lead as Aryiana Star (Kyle Dibenedetto) rushed from the outside to challenge Caroline James for second. As they passed the three-quarter mile in 1:27.4, the field was swarming in on the leader. From the far outside, Cinco Senorita (Michael Merton) stole the lead and crossed the wire in 1:58 by four lengths. Shes A Sassy Beach (Thomas Merton) came in second and Caroline James finished in third.

CINCO SENORITA REPLAY

Cinco Senorita is a 5-year-old mare owned and trained by McKenzie Sowers. She paid $17.80 to win.

Racing at Monticello Raceway resumes tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26. Post time is 12:10 p.m.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Nicolle Kain, for Harnesslink