Vernon, NY — John MacDonald from Pompano Beach, Fla., came into Saturday night (Aug. 24) needing just one victory to reach 4,000 driving wins for his career. He didn’t waste anytime as he drove Temple Door ($3.00) to victory in the first race of the evening.

John MacDonald wins his 4,000th career race with Temple Door on Saturday evening at Vernon Downs. Fotowon photo.

Temple Door is owned and trained by MacDonald. He did stop there he won three more on the night. His other wins came with Heavens Storm ($4.30), Brookdale Bruiser ($4.70), and Sapient Hanover ($7.70).

Bettor’s Edge (Jennifer Lappe) won the $9,000 featured pace.

Bettor’s Edge ($2.90) charged right to the front and led to the first quarter in :25.3. He kept the fast pace going as he used a :27.4 second quarter to hit the half in :53.2. Dreams Beachboy (Gates Brunet) followed in the pocket and watched as Bettor’s Edge led to three-quarters in 1:21.0.

Bettor’s Edge, who is owned by trainer Lappe with Robert Santagata, withstood the late charge of second place finisher Dreams Beachboy to win in a seasonal best of 1:50.0. Golden Gun (Claude Huckabone Jr. finished third.

Bettor’s Edge is a 10-year-old gelding by Bettor’s Delight. It was his third win this season and his 46th career victory.

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (Aug. 30) starting at 6:10 p.m.

For more information go to www.vernondowns.com.