Vernon, NY — Beyond Kronos (Dylan Huckabone-Miller), Sheer Talent (Justin Huckabone), and Badix Hanover (Leon Bailey) all captured the tri-features at Vernon Downs on Friday (May 7).

Beyond Kronos was one of three speed horses to win features at Vernon Downs Friday.

Beyond Kronos ($4.60) breezed to an easy win in the $5,000 featured trot.

Beyond Kronos jumps out of the gate and led to the first quarter in :27.4.  Used a :28.4 second quarter to lead to the half in :56.3.  As they headed around the final turn Frisky Joe (Truman Gale) was the first to make a move as Beyond Kronos led to three-quarters in 1:25.2.

As they made the turn for home Beyond Kronos shook free and won easily in 1:55.3.  Bet Big On Blue (Leon Bailey) made a late bid to finish second.  Cash N Chrome (John MacDonald) was third best.

Beyond Kronos is a 4-year-old horse by Muscle Hill.  Owned Ecurie CSL, Michael Sergi as well as trainer Sam Sergi.  It was his second win of the season and the fifth win of his career.

Sheer Talent went right to the front in the featured Fillies & Mares pace and was followed by co-favorite Purameri (Leon Bailey).    Sheer Talent controlled things with all the early fractions (:28.2, :58.0, 1:26.0).

All the action came in the stretch.  Under The Bus (Truman Gale) came first-over while Purameri, who had plenty of horse, but nowhere to go.  Purameri squeezed her way through a tight opening and went to the front.  However, she interfered with Under The Bus in deep stretch and Sheer Talent was awarded the victory.  Unusual Clarity (Ron Harp) came flying late finished third and place second.  Under The Bus was fourth and placed third.

Sheer Talent is a 7-year-old mare by Badlands Hanover.  She is owned by Bill Reepmeyer and trained by Bruce Lauer.  It was her third trip to the winner’s circle this season.  She now owns 25 career victories.

Badix Hanover claimed the lead in his feature and went to the first quarter first in :27.2.  He continued to control the pace and led to the half in :56.3 and to three-quarters in 1:24.2.

Badix Hanover led to the stretch and was challenged by Lucky Nadotremblay (Shawn McDonough) from the inside and Napper Tandy (Jimmy Whittemore) from the outside but in the end Badix Hanover was too strong and won in 1:53.1.  Lucky Nadotremblay finished second while Napper Tandy had to settle for third.

Badix Hanover is a 9-year-gelding by Western Ideal.  He is owned by Bill Reepmeyer and trained by Bruce Lauer.  It was his third win of 2021.  He now has 32 career victories.

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (May 8) with a 10-race card starting at 6:10 p.m.

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