Vernon, NY — American JJ (Michael Miller) won the $6,000 featured trot at Vernon Downs on Friday (Oct. 25).

Aces And Eights (Dan Daley) went to the front and led to a first quarter of :26.3 and to the half in :55.4. Jenny Lake (Howard Okusko Jr.) went first-over and put heavy pressure on Aces And Eights, who led to the three-quarters in 1:25.

American JJ went three wide and blew right on by to win in 1:55.3. Fotowon photo.

American JJ ($8.30), who is trained by Michael Miller for owners Lewis and Terry Miller, was fourth at the three-quarter mark. He then went three wide and blew right on by to win in 1:55.3. Winding Hill (Jimmy Whittemore) came charging late to finish second. Multitaskr Hanover (Jennifer Lappe) was third.

American JJ is a 6-year-old gelding by Jailhouse Jesse. It was his sixth win this season and he now has 17 career victories.

Art Angel Baby (Claude Huckabone III) captured the $6,000 featured fillies and mares pace.

Beyonces Rockn (Jennifer Lappe) controlled all the early fractions (:27.3, :57, 1:25.3). Unusual Clarity (Howard Parker) went first-over and took the lead in the stretch.

Art Angel Baby ($6.00), who is owned by Chad Lennon and trained by Huckabone III, was last at the half-mile marker. She was fifth at three-quarters. She would battle Unusual Clarity all the way down the stretch. The mare got by just before hitting the mile in 1:53.4. Unusual Clarity had to settle for second money. Classic Can Dream (John MacDonald) finished third.

Art Angel Baby is a 6-year-old mare by Sagebrush. It was her seventh win in 2019 and she now has 24 career victories.

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (Oct. 26) with an 11-race card starting at 6:10 p.m. There will be free pumpkins along with free apple cider and donuts available while supplies last. For more information go to www.vernondowns.com.