Vernon, NY — Pink Chou Chou and driver Todd McCarthy captured the $108,200 New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday (July 26) at Vernon Downs.
Pink Chou Chou ($3.90) went to the lead and was first to the quarter in :29. As they reached the backstretch, Royal Mission (Scott Zeron) took over the lead and controlled the half in :58.3 and three-quarters in 1:27.2. As they reached the stretch, Pink Chou Chou popped out of the two-hole and challenged for the lead. Pink Chou Chou wore down Royal Mission to get her first career victory in 1:56.0. My Debt Collector (Mark MacDonald) finished third.
Pink Chou Chou is a filly by Chapter Seven-Secret Magic owned by Crawford Farms and trained by Nancy Takter. It was her first career win.
John MacDonald drove five winners on the card: Don’t Trip, Snap Call, Crazy Crown, The Hunt Is On and Pompano Beach.
Live racing returns to Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 27) with a 13-race card starting at 6:05 p.m. For more information, go to www.vernondowns.com.