Jenny Lake and Chatelroll grab co-features at Vernon Downs on Saturday (June 12).
Jenny Lake ($4.30) cruised to win the $7,000 Open Trot.
Jenny Lake went straight to the lead and hit the first quarter first in :27.3. Muscle Ave came first-up to challenge on the back stretch. Jenny Lake led to the half in :57.1. She shook free after hitting three-quarters in 1:26.1.
As they made the turn for home Majestic Fire made his move going after Jenny Lake. Credit List then made a late bid in deep stretch but it was too late and he had to settle for second as Jenny Lake was too strong and won in 1:54.4. Majestic Fire was third best.
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Jenny Lake is a five-year-old mare by RC Royalty. She is trained by Paul Minckler for owners Carol Namiotka and Ed Namiotka Jr. She is three for three in 2021. She now owns 20 career victories. Leon Bailey drove the $4.30 winner.
Chatelroll guns down Rollinlikethunder to capture the $7,000 Open Pace.
Rollwiththunder darted to the lead hitting the first quarter in :27.1. He was first to the half in :56. Rock This Way made a first-over move to challenge around the final turn. Rollinwiththunder held on to lead to three-quarters in 1:24.2.
Chatelroll was fourth at three-quarters and came three-wide as they made the turn for home. He traded blows with second-place finisher Rollwiththunder but blew right on by in deep stretch to win in 1:51.3. Bruces Magic came up to snag third.
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Chatelroll is a four-year-old horse by Roll With Joe. He is owned by the Purple Haze Stables and trained by George Ducharme. It was his fourth win of the season. He now has 15 career victories. Frank Affrunti drove the $5.50 winner.
Leon Bailey won four races on the card. His other wins came with Lady Newton ($2.20), Nesh Cruiser ($6.60), and Jericho Willie ($2.50)
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (June 18). They will feature the $250,000 (est.) Empire Breeders Classic (EBC) for both three-year-old trotting fillies as well as three-year-old colts and geldings. Post time is 6:10 p.m. (EDT).
(Vernon Downs)