When live racing was cancelled on Monday (Jan. 29), Race Secretary Eric Warner and Monticello Harness Horsemen President Alan Schwartz worked together and carded 13 races for Thursday, Feb. 1 to help the horsemen who got shut out on Monday. The decision worked out well for both parties as the 13-race card handled $1,114,118.36, with a per-race average $85,701. It was the second-highest handle in the 66-year history of the Mighty M. With the rare 13-race card, numerous drivers and trainers had multiple wins on the day, Jim Taggart, Jr. had a hat trick, Adam Moeykens, Bruce Aldrich Jr. and Fern Paquet Jr. each had doubles. Trainers Dan Gill and Laura Aldrich Jr. each nabbed a pair of victories.. The $6,500 Filly & Mares Open saw Perfect Queen (T. Merton) easily dispatch her contemporaries as she strolled home to a commanding two-length victory for owner/trainer Tiffany Barrett in 1:57 3/5 - the fastest mile of the day. We The Female (A. Moeykens) regained her winning ways after her 5-race win streak was snapped last week when she drew the 8 hole. This week from the rail, she was much the best in a wire-to-wire 1:58 3/5 for trainer Raheim Strong. It was one of the aforementioned 2 wins on the day for Adam Moeykens. Getaway (J. Taggart) has now put together a 3-race win streak with a 1:57 4/5 score for owner/trainers Shane and Amy Lynn Taggart. Monticello races every Monday through Thursday at 12:10 P.M. EST. -edited release (Monticello Raceway)