Vernon, NY – Fear Her Touch (Leon Bailey) captures the $6,500 featured fillies & mares pace at Vernon Downs on Friday (May 17).

Hes Express (Brandon Cruse) led to the quarter in :27.2. She used a :29.3 second quarter to be first to the half in :57. She cruised to three-quarters in 1:25.1.

Fear Her Touch captured the featured fillies & mares pace at Vernon Downs on Friday. Fotowon photo.

As they made the turn for home, Fear Her Touch ($6.70) popped the pocket and took control. Second-place finisher Unusual Clarity (Ron Harp) came charging late but it was too late as Fear Her Touch won in a lifetime best of 1:52.3. Hes Express had to settle for third.

Fear Her Touch is a 5-year-old mare by Fear The Dragon. She is owned and trained by James Rothfuss. It was her fourth win this season and her 16th career victory.

John MacDonald had a driving grand slam on the night. Three of those were with trainer Jessica Okusko. They won with Irish Exit Express, Devious Dan, and Crazy Crown. J-Mac got his fourth win with Prairie Special.

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (May 18) at 6:05 p,m.

For more information, go to www.vernondowns.com.