Discus Hanover captured the $8,500 Open 1 Trot at Vernon Downs on Saturday (Oct. 30).
Discus Hanover charged right off the gate and went to the front. He was first to the quarter in :27.4. Jenny Lake came first-up from third and battled for the lead as they headed to the half. Discus Hanover led to the half in :58. Jenny Lake and Discus Hanover battled all around the final turn. Jenny Lake took a short lead and led to three-quarters in 1:26.2.
As they made the turn for home, Jenny Lake went on a break and Discus Hanover reclaimed the lead. Purpose Blue Chip went all out and had a short lead in the stretch as Discus Hanover started to drift toward the stands side. Discus Hanover regained control and battled back to win in 1:55. Purpose Blue Chip had to settle for second as Spoiler Alert finished third.
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Discus Hanover is a four-year-old gelding by Credit Winner. He is owned by Phillip Hale and trainer David Dewhurst. It was his 11th win of the year. He now has 27 career victories. Leon Bailey drove the $3.40 winner.
Leon Bailey leads all drivers with 124 wins. Justin Huckabone is second on the list with 89 victories. Jimmy Whittemore is third with 54 trips to the winner’s circle. Chris Long (41) and Truman Gale (24) rounds the top five.
Jeff Sorenson leads all trainers with 36 wins. Justin Huckabone has 33 victories for second best. Kerin Warner is third 29 wins. Jessica Okusko is fourth best with 26 tallies. Marissa Chadbourne is fifth with 21 wins.
Vernon Downs returns for the last weekend of live racing on Friday (Nov. 5) at 6:10 p.m. (EDT).
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