Vernon, NY – Jenny Lake with driver Leon Bailey, who visited the winner’s circle four times on the night and Chatelroll (Frank Affrunti) were winners in the co-features at Vernon Downs on Saturday (June 12).

Jenny Lake cruised to victory in the co-feature Saturday night at Vernon Downs. Fotowon Photo.

In cruising to her win in the $7,000 Open Trot, Jenny Lake ($4.30) went straight to the lead and hit the first quarter first in :27.3.  Muscle Ave (Steeven Genois) came first-up to challenge on the back stretch.  Jenny Lake continued to lead to the half in :57.1 and three-quarters in 1:26.1.

As they made the turn for home, Majestic Fire (Dan Daley) made his move going after Jenny Lake.  Credit List (Justin Huckabone) then made a late bid in deep stretch but it was too late and he had to settle for second as Jenny Lake was too strong and won in 1:54.4.  Majestic Fire was third best.

Jenny Lake is a 5-year-old mare by RC Royalty-Sienna and is trained by Paul Minckler for owners Carol and Ed Namiotka Jr.  She is now three-for-three in 2021 and has 20 career victories.

In the $7,000 Open Pace, Chatelroll ($5.50) came from behind to take down Rollinlikethunder (John MacDonald) by three-quarters of a length.

Chatelroll came from behind to win at Vernon Downs Saturday night. Fotowon Photo.

Rollwiththunder darted right out to the lead hitting the first quarter in :27.1 and half in :56.  Rock This Way (Dan Daley) made a first-over move to challenge around the final turn but faded to sixth while Rollinwiththunder held on to lead to three-quarters in 1:24.2.

Chatelroll, who was fourth at three-quarters, came three-wide as they made the turn for home.  He traded blows with the leader and eventual second-place finisher Rollwiththunder, but blew right on by in deep stretch to win in 1:51.3.  Bruce’s Magic (Leon Bailey) came up to snag third.

Chatelroll is a 4-year-horse by Roll With Joe-Chatelaine.  He is owned by the Purple Haze Stables and trained by George Ducharme.  It was his fourth win of the season and 15th of his career.

Bailey’s other wins came with Lady Newton ($2.20), Nesh Cruiser ($6.60), and Jericho Willie ($2.50)

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (June 18).  They will feature the $250,000 (est.) Empire Breeders Classic (EBC) for both 3-year-old filly trotters as well as 3-year-old colts and geldings.  Post time is 6:10 p.m.

For more information go to www.vernondowns.com.