by John Horne, for Vernon Downs

Vernon, NY — Somedew Somedont (Chris Lems) took the first leg of the Robert E. Keller Trotting Series ($4,000) on opening night at Vernon Downs on Friday (April 20).

On a brisk evening at the Miracle Mile, Lems took Somedew Somedont (Deweycheatumnhowe) right to the lead from her outside post. Owned by Chris and Dale Lawton, who also trains, the 3-year-old filly put up all the fractions (:28.4, :59.2, 1:28.2, 1:57.4).

The post time favorite, I Win Hanover (Tom Jackson) would follow the entire mile. The 3-year-old gelding would come out of the pocket and give her a run at it but had to settle for second. Irish Kate (Jimmy Whittemore) would finish third.

Somedew Somedont ($6.00) won in her first start of the season. It was her third career victory in just 10 starts.

Joe Nassimos had an opening day driving double. He would get wins with The Big Muscle ($8.10) and Velocity Kelli ($23.40).

The large opening night crowd recieved free t-shirts and magnets and witnessed a spectular fireworks display after the 11-race card was complete.

Vernon returns to live racing tomorrow (April 21) with an 11-race card beginning at 6:10 p.m.

For more information go to www.vernondowns.com.