Credit List went from last to first to capture the $7,000 Open Trot at Vernon Downs on Saturday (May 22).
Spoiler Alert went straight to the front and led to the first quarter in :28.2, maintaining control through the backstretch to hit the half in :57.2. Beyond Kronos was first to make a move and challenged Spoiler Alert all the way around the final turn. Spoiler Alert maintained a short lead to three-quarters in 1:25.3.
Credit List found himself last at the half and last at three-quarters. Beyond Kronos wrestled the lead away at the top of the stretch. Credit List just came flying down the stretch and passed them all to win in 1:55.2. Beyond Kronos had to settle for second. The always-tough American JJ finished third.
Credit List is a six-year-old gelding by Credit Winner. He is owned by Jonathan Applebaum and trained by driver Justin Huckabone. It was his eighth win this season and his 19th victory overall. He paid $3.90 to win.
Joe Nassimos was trainer-driver for two of the wins on the card. John MacDonald and Leon Bailey each had driving doubles, with Bruce Lauer getting a training double. The 76-year-old Miriam Toland found the winner’s circle once again with her faithful horse Fleetwood Hall.
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (May 28) with a post time of 6:10 p.m. (EDT).
(Vernon Downs)