Vernon, NY — Joxter (Dan Daley) captured the $10,000 Open Trot at Vernon Downs on Friday (Oct. 28).

Zapaca (John MacDonald) went straight to the front and led to the quarter in :27.3.  He used a :29.2 second quarter to be first to the half in :57. Joxter ($2.70) made his move heading to the final turn and swooped on by to be first to three-quarters in 1:25.2.

Joxter was just too strong and won by equaling his lifetime best mile in 1:52.4. Fotowon photo.

As they made the turn for home Lightfootedlegend (Todd Cummings) became the major danger and went all out after the leader. Joxter was just too strong and won by equaling his lifetime best mile in 1:52.4. Lightfootedlegend had to settle for second and Bourbon Express (Frank Affrunti) finished third.

Joxter is a 4-year-old gelding by Chapter Seven. He is owned by Ann-Mari Daley and trained by Dan Daley. It was his ninth win this season. He now has 19 career victories.

John MacDonald, Leon Bailey, Chris Long, and Frank Affrunti all had driving doubles. Kerin Warner and Kimberly Hines each had training doubles.

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (Oct. 29) with a 10-race card starting at 6:05 p.m. For more information go to www.vernondowns.com.