Vernon, NY – City Of Hope (Leon Bailey) captures the $7,500 featured trot at Vernon Downs on Friday (Oct. 30).
City Of Hope ($3.48) went straight to the front and led to the quarter in :28.3. He slowed things down with a :30.3 second quarter to be first to the half in :59.1. Zenmeister S (Aaron Byron) came first-up to challenge as they headed around the final turn. City Of Hope led to three quarters in 1:27.3.
As they reached the stretch, City Of Hope shook off third place finisher Zenmeister S and won easily in 1:55.4. Tiktok Roy (Chris Long) came up late to finish second.
City Of Hope is a 6-year-old gelding by Met’s Hall. He is owned by Philip Hale and trainer David Dewhurst. It was his sixth win this season and his 37th career victory.
Leon Bailey, Chris Long, and Jacquavyian Carter had driving hat tricks. David Dewhurst had a training double.
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (Oct. 31) with a post time of 5:05 p.m. For more information go to www.vernondowns.com.