Michael Merton leads 2026 Monticello Raceway standings at mid-season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Michael Merton holds a commanding lead in the 2026 Monticello Raceway harness racing driver's standings with 165 wins, 45 ahead of his brother Gregory Merton, who has 119 victories. Bruce Aldrich Jr., Jim Taggart Jr., and Kyle DiBenedetto follow in the top five. The competition for the trainer's title is tight, with Jennifer Petrelli at 84 wins, just ahead of Tammy Sowers, who has 83. Racing at Monticello continues after a brief postponement, resuming on July 6 and running through December 31.
- •Michael Merton leads with 165 wins, Gregory Merton has 119.
- •Jennifer Petrelli and Tammy Sowers vie for trainer's title with 84 and 83 wins.
- •Monticello Raceway racing will resume on July 6 after a postponement.
- •Michael Merton's current purse stands at $735,656.
- •A total of 47 drivers have won races so far this season.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Check out the midway statistics for the 2026 Monticello Raceway season
"Michael Merton leads Gregory Merton for the 2026 Monticello Raceway harness racing driver's title at the mid-point. Jennifer Petrelli is top trainer.
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