Dover, DE — Jack Vernon won his second top-level event in three tries, taking the $27,500 Winners Over/Open Handicap Trot in 1:53 on Tuesday night (Feb. 4) at Dover Downs.

Jack Vernon pressed to his second victory in his last three tries at Dover Downs. Fotowon photo.

Elysium Lindy and Home’n Dry left quickly for early position, with Elysium Lindy forcing Home’n Dry into the pocket through a rapid :26.1 quarter. Jack Vernon, the 4-5 favorite, lingered on the outside while the speed settled before making his move into a backed down :55.3 half. Jack Vernon and driver Tim Tetrick pressured Elysium Lindy to three-quarters in 1:23.1, while Home’n Dry vacated the pocket in anticipation of a second-over trip behind Jack Vernon carrying him into the stretch.

With Home’n Dry breaking behind him at the top of the stretch, Jack Vernon disposed of a tiring Elysium Lindy and trotted clear to win by a length over Bluebird Jesse, who closed to be second. Faithfulandtrue rallied for the show spot.

Dylan Davis trains Jack Vernon, a 7-year-old Muscle Hill gelding, for Howard Taylor and Michael Casalino Jr.

Valuable Art seeks a second consecutive win as she headlines Wednesday’s (Feb. 5) Mares Open Pace at Dover Downs. Post time is 4:30 p.m.