Driver Leon Bailey rode five running race winners, including the recommended $8,500 pace with Merrow (Bachelor party) at Vernon Downs on Saturday (November 1).
Merrow ($5.76) took the early lead, but Bluesville (Ron Harp) took over just before entering the quarter first in :27.3. Syracuse Express (John MacDonald) was the first to challenge heading down the backstretch. Bluesville held a brief lead until halftime in :55.3. He led to three-quarters in 1:23.3.
As they reached the stretch, Merrow jumped out of the pocket and took over the lead. Gold Star Sven (Steeven Genois), who finished in second place, came flying late in a deep stretch, but Merrow dug in to win and equal his lifetime best of 1:52.1. Bluesville had to settle for third place.
Merrow is a 3-year-old horse from Stag Party. He is owned by Suheil Ashkar and trained by Joe Sansone. It was his eighth victory this season. He now has 10 career wins.
MERROW REPEAT
Bailey’s other wins came with American Sunshine, Captain Conan, Taxi Out S and Aces Or Bettor.
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (November 7) with a post time of 5:05 p.m.
For more information, visit www.vernondowns.com.
For full race results, click here: American trotting results.
by Joh Hornfor Vernon Downs
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