Lyons Pegasus and Jenny Lake grabbed the co-features at Vernon Downs on Saturday (June 25).
Lyons Pegasus romped in the $7,700 Open Pace.
Lyons Pegasus came flying off the gate and put in an eye-popping :25.3 first quarter. He used a :27.4 second quarter and was up by four lengths hitting the half first in :53.2. He cruised to three-quarters in 1:21.2.
As they made the turn for home Lyons Pegasus looked like he was in another zip code. Winning with ease in a lifetime best of 1:49.4. Chatelroll came up to finish second. Third money went to Wind Blast.
Lyons Pegasus is a six-year-old gelding by Well Said. He is owned by Mathew Dugan and trained by Huckabone. It was his first win this season and the 10th of his career. Justin Huckabone drove the $11.60 winner.
After being interfered with in the stretch Jenny Lake won the $7,700 Open Trot.
Da Boogie Man took the lead before hitting the first quarter first in :27.1. Jenny Lake then took over control and led to the half in :57. She continued to lead hitting three-quarters in 1:26.4.
Da Boogie Man popped the pocket as they reached the stretch. The two battled all the way down the lane. Da Boogie Man interfered with Jenny Lake in deep stretch causing her to go off-stride. She was awarded the win while Da Boogie Man was placed to second. Discus Hanover finished third.
Jenny Lake is a six-year-old mare by RC Royalty. She is trained by Paul Minckler for owners Carol Namiotka and Ed Namiotka Jr. It was her third straight win this season. She now has 28 victories. Steeven Genois drove the $4.30 winner.
Justin Huckabone and Barton Dalious had driving triples. Jeff Sorenson and Huckabone had training doubles.
There is no live racing on Friday (July 1). Live racing returns to Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 2) with a post time of 6:05 p.m. (EDT). Fireworks follow live racing.
(Vernon Downs)