Vernon, NY – Vernon Downs leading driver Justin Huckabone swept the co-features with Da Boogie Man ($4.90) and Purameri ($3.10) as he drove four winners on Friday (June 3).

Justin Huckabone won the first of the two co-features at Vernon Downs Friday night (June 3) with Da Boogie Man. Fotowon Photo.

In the $6,600 featured trot, Golden Kronos (Steeven Genois) went right to the front and led to the quarter in :28.3.  He used a :30 second quarter and was first to the half in :58.3.  He continued to lead hitting three-quarters in 1:26.3

As they reached the stretch, Da Boogie Man popped the pocket and came all out after Golden Kronos.  Golden Kronos dug in but Da Boogie Man was too strong and won by a length in 1:55.2.  Golden Kronos had to settle for second.  American JJ (Michael Miller) finished third.

Da Boogie Man is a 5-year-old gelding by RC Royalty.  He is owned by Jonathan Applebaum and trained by Huckabone.  It was his fifth win this season.  He now has eight career victories.

Huckabone returned to the winner’s circle for the fourth time of the night with Purameri in the Fillies & Mares co-feature Friday night (June 3) at Vernon Downs. Fotowon Photo.

Purameri led to the first quarter in :26.4 in the $6,600 featured fillies and mares pace then slowed things way down with a :30.2 second quarter to hit the half in :57.1.  Sweet Style (Adam Capizzano) was first to make a move going first-up around the final turn.  Purameri led to three-quarters in 1:26.3.

As they made the turn for home, Purameri shook off Sweet Style.  Milleniums Girl (Josh Kinney) became the major danger but Purameri was too tough and won by three-quarters of a length in 1:54.3.  Milleniums Girl was second best as Sweet Style finished third.

Purameri is a 4-year-old mare by American Ideal.  She is owned by Purple Haze Stables and trained by Jessica Okusko.  It was her first win this season and seventh of her career.

J-Huck got his other wins with Win And Dream ($3.20) and Kisses From Above ($9.90).  Frank Affrunti had a driving double as Steven Ray had a training double.

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (June 4) with a nine-race card starting at 6:05 p.m.

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