MacDonald scores grand slam on a big night at Vernon
November 12, 2022,Vernon, NY — John MacDonald drove four winners on the card including the featured $8,700 pace with Sgt Papa Daddy at Vernon Downs on Saturday (November 12).
Sgt Papa Daddy ($4.80) shot right out of the gate and went right to the front and led to the quarter in :27. He used a :29.1 second quarter to be first to the half in :56.1. Northern Rein (Brandon Parker) made a first-over move going around the final turn. Sgt Papa Daddy was first to three-quarters in 1:24.4.
As they made the turn for home Sgt Papa Daddy and Northern Rein continued to battle. Sgt Papa Daddy dug in and found something extra to win in 1:52.3. Northern Rein had to settle for second. Major Leaguer (Jimmy Whittemore) finished third.
Sgt Papa Daddy is an 8-year-old gelding by Rockin Image. He is owned by MacDonald and trained by Kimberly Hines. It was his sixth win of the season. He now has 42 career victories.
J-Mac combined with Hines to get wins with Zappa ($4.60), and Night Explorer ($16). He got his other win with Love Yourself ($5.70). Brandon Parker drove three winners on the card. He got his wins with Mr French ($11), The Blazing Truth ($49), and Le Millenaire ($6.40).
Live racing returns to Vernon Downs for our closing weekend starting on Friday (November 18) at 6:05 p.m.
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