Vernon, NY — The Moma Dance and driver Chris Long captured the featured $7,500 fillies and mares’ pace at Vernon Downs on Friday (Nov. 17).

The Hunt Is On (Dylan Huckabone-Miller) led to the quarter in :27.2. So Amazing (Steeven Genois) came first-up heading to the backstretch and battled The Hunt Is On for the lead to the half in :57.3, only for Milliniums Girl (Barton Dalious) to surge to the lead heading around the final turn.

The Moma Dance ($17.20) made her move turning for home, came flying down the stretch, and won easily in 1:55.3. Milliniums Girl had to settle for second. Unusual Clarity (Ron Harp) finished third.

The Moma Dance emerged belatedly and splashed home to a 7-1 upset in Friday’s top distaff pace at Vernon Downs. Fotowon photo.

The Moma Dance is a 4-year-old mare by Ponder trained by Paul Minckler for owners Edmund Namiotka Jr., and Carol Namiotka. It was her fourth win this season. She now has six career victories.

Artie Dick, Dylan Huckabone-Miller, John MacDonald, and Chris Long all had driving doubles.

Live racing returns to Vernon Downs on Saturday (Nov. 18) with an 11-race closing night card starting at 6:05 p.m. For more information, go to www.vernondowns.com.