by John Horne, for Vernon Downs

Vernon, NY — The second race featured pace proved to be exciting on Saturday (May 6) at Vernon Downs.

Frances Blazer photo

Pantheon Hanover was a narrow winner in a time of 1:52.4.

Sassy Hanover (Cluade Huckabone Jr.) would jump right out of the gate to take the early lead, hitting the first quarter in :27.2. Then Truman Gale would guide JDS Brent N Sheree first over from third to lead at the half in :56.

Pantheon Hanover (Chris Lems) found himself six lengths back with a half-mile to go. After JDS Brent N Sheree led them to three-quarters in 1:23.3, Sassy Hanover would go first over at the top of the stretch.

Lems then would take Pantheon Hanover three wide. The 5-year-old Somebeachsomewhere gelding would wear them down in the stretch to take the main event in 1:52.4. Sassy Hanover finished second with JDS Brent N Sheree Hanging on for third.

Pantheon Hanover, who is owned by Philip Hale and trainer David Dewhurst, paid $6.90 for the win.

Vernon Downs returns to racing on Friday (May 12) at 6:45 p.m. For more information visit our website at www.vernondowns.com.