Lucky Sport won the $3,600 featured pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 25).

Lucky Sport led to the first quarter in :26 but soon yielded command to Golden Brit moving to the backstretch. Lucky Sport then retook the lead and hit the half first in :54.4. Hit The Road Joe came first over and applied pressure but Lucky Sport still led to three-quarters in 1:23.1.

As they reached the stretch Lucky Sport got a clear lead and cruised to victory in 1:52. Justin Credible came charging late to finish second. Lucksrealdeal finished third.

Lucky Sport is a five-year-old gelding by Sportswriter. He is trained by Jimmy Nickerson for owners Curren Racing LLC and Adam Michael. It was his first win this season and his ninth victory overall. John MacDonald Drove the $8.70 winner.

Howard Parker leads all drivers this meet with 24 wins. Jimmy Whittemore is just three behind with 21 victories. Leon Bailey is third with 16 trips to the winner's circle. John MacDonald is fourth with 11 wins.

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Thursday (July 30) with a 10-race card starting at 4 p.m. (EDT).

(Vernon Downs)