If you knock on the door hard enough, eventually you will break through. That appears to be the theory for trainer Travis Alexander as his three entries in the MGM Borgata Series enter Monday's (April 20) fourth round of action still searching for a first victory. "I thought we had one last night," said Alexander, lamenting the nose defeat that Sweet Beach Life suffered in a division of the Borgata's third leg at Yonkers on April 13 to the odds-on favored Redwood Hanover. Alexander's three horses have gotten checks in every leg of the series to date, but wins can help you qualify for the final, and that's likely what's at stake this week and in the April 27 final round. Sweet Beach Life has improved his standing with each start, finishing fourth in the opening leg and third in the second round of action. Last week's effort showed him racing strong in the early stages but ultimately accepting a two-hole trip. In Monday's final (race seven) $50,000 Borgata division, Sweet Beach Life is likely to find himself in a different position as he's surrounded on the starting gate by previous leg winners. Captain Albano (post one), Soho Firestone A (post three) and Redwood Hanover (post four) are already likely finalists, with Soho Firestone A and Redwood Hanover multiple leg winners. Sweet Beach Life, a 5-year-old gelding by Sweet Lou, doesn't look pretty warming up for the races, often galloping through the post parade, but once in the race he settles down nicely and has been a model of consistency. "He's been doing that his entire life," said Alexander of the antics. "It's something we've gotten used to." ► Sign up for our FREE DRF Harness Digest Newsletter Alexander liked the draw for Howlenthehills in Monday's sixth race and second division on the program. "That wasn't his kind of trip," said Alexander of a two-move effort, coming first-over against Coaches Corner. "I was very happy with how he finished, but you're not going to catch Jason (Bartlett) and Coaches Corner once they get a breather." It was a 29-second second quarter that put the closers on the defensive, with Howlenthehills trying to gain into a 54 2/5 final-half and finishing a creditable third for his effort. This week Howlenthehills drew post four inside the only leg winner in his field, that being Huntinthelastdolar (post five), and that could set him up for a preferred trip and perhaps a spot in the winner's circle. This grouping also includes one of the two 4-year-olds attempting to chase down older company in the series, Twisted Destiny (post two). Twisted Destiny finished third and fourth in the opening rounds of the series but then took a week off. Alexander's other starter Ima Perfect Choice (post one) has the draw advantage in a field of seven but has his work cut out for him in a field that appears to be the strongest. Monday's fifth race and first $50,000 division has the appearance of a prep for the final with four preliminary leg winners in the grouping, including three that competed in last year's rich final. Mossdale Ben N was last year's champion and Chase H Hanover the runner-up. Coaches Corner finished fifth in that race, having drawn post eight. "We put him in the series quite frankly because we didn't think there was going to be any Opens to race in during the series and he was racing very well at the time," said Alexander of his 4-year-old that finished fifth behind Mossdale Ben N in last week's fastest mile of the series, a 1:50 1/5 clocking. In Mossdale Ben N's winning mile he had to survive an inquiry following an incident on the final turn. "I'm not sure he should have stayed up," said Alexander with respect for the race winner and pilot Jimmy Marohn Jr. "He caused confusion and Yannick (guiding Captain Moore A) had to check up and move to the outside. We were sitting third on the rail, and if things opened up, I think we could have been second." As it turned out, Ima Perfect Choice looked to be full of pace but never found room once Mossdale Ben N was guided back to the inside. Beaten less than three lengths, Ima Perfect Choice settled for a fifth-place check. Donegal Luther N will be Gingras' steer this week against Mossdale Ben N, and the two-leg winner trained by Jared Bako has burst onto the scene with a vengeance since his arrival in North America this winter. In his last start Donegal Luther N took on tremendous early pressure and then staved off a move by Ima Perfect Choice to secure the victory. After a week on the sidelines, he'll face his toughest test yet on Monday. Mossdale Ben N put in the best race of his career in North America on April 11 and exhibited his newfound versatility with a career-best performance showcased by a 26 4/5 first quarter and a 27 2/5 final quarter. A steering issue on the final turn aside, the effort gave strong indication that Mossdale Ben N won't have to fear how the track is playing or what post he draws in the coming weeks. Coaches Corner added Lasix for the first time while making just his second Borgata appearance in 2026 in the April 13 third round of action. Jason Bartlett got him to the top, and following a soft opening-half, Coaches Corner looked every bit as good as ever finishing the mile. While Bartlett has been one of best in the sport at timing the starting car and overcoming outside draws, Coaches Corner may have to race from off-the-pace with the power inside. The Monday Yonkers program starts at 6:45 P.M. (EDT).