by John Horne, for Vernon Downs

Vernon, NY — Drea’s Good Powow (John MacDonald) wins the feature ($7,500) on Thursday night (June 8).

The 7-year-old Squaws Fella mare found herself last, eight lengths back behind early front-runner Looney Dune (Ben McNeil) after the first quarter. Drea’s Good Powow ($2.90), who is owned by the JP Stables and trained by MacDonald, would make a first-over move just before the half.

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Drea’s Good Powow takes the featured event at Vernon Downs on Thursday evening.

She would then blow right by and take over at the top of the stretch to win in 1:52.2. The Filly Princess (Jimmy Wittemore) would charge late and finish second.. Looney Dune would hang on to finish third.

Friday evening is a a big day at Vernon Downs, as the Miracle Mile will host two Empire Breeders Classic eliminations for 3-year-old trotting colts. Also featured on the Friday night card are three divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for sophomore pacing fillies. The 13-race card begins at 6:45 p.m.

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