Monticello, NY — For generations, Monticello Raceway has been the proving ground for many prominent drivers paying their dues and learning the ropes and breaking into the business. Cat Manzi, Ron Pierce, George Brennan, to name just a few. Add Cory Stratton to the list of the new generation following the exact footsteps of his older brother Jordan.

Cory has been quietly plying his trade on the famed Catskill Mountain oval. At first the drives came slowly for the 27-year-old Stratton, but as time went on his talent became apparent which is evident by the number of horses that trainers put him on to drive.

On Tuesday (Nov. 5), Stratton drove three winners on the card.

The first trip to the winner’s circle was aboard Future Life in 1:58.2 ($3.20) for trainer and co-owner Jim Doherty Jr. Future Life is a 10-year-old mare by Life Sign who earned her 10th win in 2019 for owners Jim Doherty Jr and Chris Tully with seasonal earnings of $25,000.

Never Tell would account for win two. The Dan Gill trained son of Southwind Lustre notched his third seasonal win, scoring in 2:01 ($10.00) for owner and longtime Monticello Raceway patron Adam Friedland.

Grand Priority gave Stratton the driving triple. He scored from post three in the seventh race. The Nicholas Devita trainee won his seventh of the season in 1:56.2 ($4.60). The Western Ideal gelding broke the $100,000 mark in lifetime earnings.

Cory is currently in eighth place for leading dash winning drivers at Monticello Raceway with 66 wins and is within striking distance of overtaking Brandon Parker and John De Simone Jr.