Vernon Downs, NY – Diamond Head captured the featured $5,500 pace on Saturday (May 10).
Diamond Head (Justin Huckabone – $4.40) went to the lead and was first to the quarter in :26.3. He used a :29.1 second quarter to be first to the half in :55.4. Bet On Alabama (Jimmy Whittemore) came first-up to challenge as they went around the final turn. Diamond Head was first to three-quarters in 1:24.1.
As the made the turn for home, second -lace finisher Bet On Alabama and third-place finisher Go With The Flow (Frank Affrunti) came all out after the leader. Diamond Head found another gear and won easily by 4-1/4 lengths in a seasonal best 1:52.
Diamond Head is an 8-year-old horse by Somebeachsomeshere. He is owned by Matthew Dugan and trained by Brielle Roman. It was his third win this season. He now owns 20 career victories.
Huckabone drove three winners on the card. Chris Long and Leon Bailey had driving doubles.
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (May 16) with a post time of 5:05 p.m.
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Diamond Head captured the featured $5,500 pace on Saturday at Vernon Downs. Fotowon photo.