Vernon, NY — Bettors Donttell (Brad Irvine) captured the featured $8,500 Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 26).
Bluesville (Ron Harp) was first to the quarter in a very fast :25.3. He slowed things down with a :30 second quarter as he led to the half in :55.3. Syracuse Express (Chris Long) came first-up heading around the final turn and was first to three-quarters in 1:23.2.
As they reached the stretch, Bettors Donttell ($5.80) blew right on by to win in 1:51.1. Major Leaguer (Jimmy Whittemore) came on late to finish second. Capt Jack Hanover (John MacDonald) was third.
Bettors Donttell is a 7-year-old gelding by Bettor’s Delight owned by Gerald Longo and trained by Laura Shock. It was his fourth win this season. He now has 24 career victories.
Jimmy Whittemore had a driving grand slam, winning with Dude With Tude in addition to his own trainees Jolly Harbor, Mask On Mask Off and O’er The Ramparts.
Live racing returns to Vernon Downs on Thursday (July 31) with a post time of 5:05 p.m. For more information, go to vernondowns.com.