Vernon, NY – Mask On Mask Off and driver Jimmy Whittemore captured the featured $7,500 pace on Saturday (April 26) at Vernon Downs.
Aces Or Bettor (Justin Huckabone) went straight to the front. Fess Up N (Chris long) wrestled the lead away just before hitting the quarter first in :27. He used a :28.2 second quarter and led to the half in :55.2.
Aces Or Bettor popped out of the pocket and battled for the lead going around the final turn. Fess Up N made it to three-quarters first in 1:24.1.
As they reached the stretch, Mask On Mask Off ($9.60) made his move going three-wide. All three battled all the way down the stretch. Mask On Mask Off used a late burst to get the win in 1:55. Fess Up N had to settle for second money. Aces Or Bettor finished third.
Mask On Mask Off is a 6-year-old gelding by Always B Miki. He is owned by Glasser Racing and trained by Whittemore. It was his first win in 2025, He now has 13 career victories.
Jimmy Whittemore, Chris Long, and Justin Huckabone had driving doubles. Robin Mangiardi had a training double.
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (May 2) with a post time of 5:05 p.m. For more information go to www.vernondowns.com.