Vernon, NY – Kinnder Hotblood (Jimmy Whittemore) captured the $7,500 featured trot at Vernon Downs on Friday (July 11).
Discus Hanover (Leon Bailey) was first to the quarter in :27.0. He used a :29.3 second quarter and led to the half in :56.3. Kinnder Hotblood ($5.00) came first-up to challenge heading to the final turn but decided to tuck in the two-hole as Discus Hanover reached three-quarters first in 1:25.1.
As they reached the stretch Kinnder Hotblood pounced out of the pocket and went on by to win easily in 1:55.1. Dryden Hanover (Brad Irvine) came up to finish second. Lous Lancelot (John MacDonald) was third.
Kinnder Hotblood is a 4-year-old mare by Kadabra. He is owned by Janie Kellog and trained by Whittemore. It was her third win this season. She now has nine career victories.
Chris Long had a driving grand slam on the card. He won with Bell Of Lazarus, Heavens Count, On Speed N, and I’ll Be Myself.
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (July 12) with a post time of 5:05 p.m. For more information go to www.vernondowns.com.