Vernon, NY — Unusual Clarity and trainer-driver Ron Harp slipped by pacesetting favorite Special Olivia late to capture the $6,500 distaff pacing feature at Vernon Downs on Friday (May 12).

Special Olivia (driven by Leon Bailey) went right to the front as Unusual Clarity followed in the pocket. Special Olivia was first to the quarter in :28.2 before rating middle splits of :57.3 and 1:25.3.

As they reached the stretch, Unusual Clarity popped out of the pocket and went after Special Olivia. The two mares battled all the way to the finish. Unusual Clarity got up to win in 1:54.2. Special Olivia had to settle for second; Milleniums Girl (Barton Dalious) finished third.

Unusual Clarity got her blue shadow roll in front in the nick of time to upset Special Olivia (green blinkers) in Friday’s featured distaff pace at Vernon Downs. Fotowon photo.

Unusual Clarity, an 8-year-old mare by Betterthancheddar, is owned by Nicholas Gibides and paid $12.00 to win. It was her third win this season and the 28th of her career.

Truman Gale and Barton Dalious each had driving doubles. The two were involved in a dead heat with Schwarber (Dalious) and With Our Luck (Gale).

Live racing returns to Vernon Downs on Saturday (May 13) with an 11-race card starting at 6:05 p.m. For more information, go to www.vernondowns.com.