Bold Fresh came on strong in the late stages of Friday’s $6,000 feature race at Vernon Downs, and the veteran managed to pull off a dramatic win for driver Jimmy Whittemore.
Keystone Orion (John MacDonald) laid down fractions of :27.4, :57.3 and 1:26.3, but that one couldn’t seal the deal. Bold Fresh ($9.50), who is owned and trained by Marrisa Chadbourne, went flying in the stretch to win easily in 1:56.4. Keystone Orion held on to finish second. First Call (Homer Hochstetler) was third best.
Bold Fresh is a 10-year-old gelding by Cantab Hall . It was his third straight win on the season. He now has 48 career victories.
Whittemore won two more on the night. He also clicked with Glory Jean ($7.80) and Air Dynamic ($6.20).
Ben McNeil had a driving double. He notched his wins with Gimmesomeroom ($27.00), and Mydelight Bluechip ($7.20).
Live racing returns on Saturday as the track celebrates "Derby Day" at Vernon Downs with a special post time of 4:30 p.m. There will be a Derby Hat Contest. The Registration is at 4 p.m. with the Judging taking place after race four. There will also be two derby dream bets. Two lucky contestants will get a chance to bet $500 each to win on any horse in the Kentucky Derby and get to keep all of their winnings.
(With files from Vernon Downs)