Vernon, NY – Mirragon A (John MacDonald) captured the $8,500 Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (Oct. 31).
Primo Uomo (Leon Bailey) led to the quarter in :27.1. He used a :29.4 second quarter to be first to the half in :57. Fear Romeo (Rock Vinci) came flying down the backside and took the lead to three quarters in 1:24.1.
As they reached the stretch, Mirragon A ($3.42) came rushing three-wide and blew right on by to win in 1:51.2. Merrow (Chris Long) came up to finish second. Fear Romeo had to settle for third.
Mirragon A is 10-year-old gelding by Art Major. He is owned by John Manning, Joel Warner, and trainer Mike Deters. It was his eighth win this season and his 45th career victory.
Chris Long drove four winners on the card. He finished first with Valor, Moni’s Heaven Cent, Golden Endeavor, and I B Lovin. John MacDonald had a driving triple and a training double. Michelle Warner had a training double. Leon Bailey had a driving double.
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (Nov. 6) with a post time of 5:05 p.m.