Vernon Downs will play host to two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for three-year-old trotting colts & geldings in a special Friday matinee (June 10).

Branded By Lindy (Yannick Gingras) is the even-money favourite in the $57,000 first division of the NYSS.  The colt by Chapter Seven will be making his 2022 debut after a terrific freshman campaign where he won eight times in 11 career starts and amassed more than $230,000 in lifetime earnings.  He is owned by Lindy Farms of Conn and trained by Domenico Cecere.  

The Jim Campbell-trained Cool Papa Bell (Brian Sears) is the 6-5 morning line favourite in the $57,000 second division.  The Chapter Seven gelding is two-for-two as a sophomore including a NYSS win at Tioga Downs.  Owned by Runthetable Stables, he has five lifetime victories and has won more than $170,000 during his career.

The 11-race card starts at 12:15 p.m.

(Vernon Downs)