Vernon, NY — Wyoming Cowboy (Leon Bailey) took the $7,200 featured pace at Vernon Downs on Friday (Sept. 30).

Wyoming Cowboy dug in late to win the feature at Vernon Downs. Fotowon Photo.

Samson J (Jeff Sorenson) went to the front and led to the first quarter in :27.1. He used a :30.1 second quarter to be first to the half in :57.2.  Wyoming Cowboy ($8.80) made his move first-up going around the final turn.  He was first to three-quarters in 1:26.1.

As they made the turn for home Night Explorer (John MacDonald) came charging after Wyoming Cowboy.  The two battled all the way down the stretch.  Wyoming Cowboy dug in and Night Explorer just kept coming.  Wyoming Cowboy held on to win in 1:54.0.  Night Explorer had to settle for second.  Syracuse Express (Frank Affrunti) came on late to finish third.

Wyoming Cowboy is a 4-year-old gelding by Roll With Joe.  He is owned by Bruce Berg and trainer David Dewhurst.  It was his fifth win this season and his eighth career victory.

Leon Bailey and Barton Dalious had driving doubles.  Gary Gibson had a training double.

Vernon Downs returns to Live racing on Saturday (Oct. 1) with a nine-race card starting at 6:05 p.m.

For more information go to www.vernondowns.com