Leading driver Leon Bailey is having a season of which even his late grandfather, Vernon legend, Jack “The Ripper” Bailey, would be proud. Leon added five more wins at Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 10).
Coming into the season the most wins Bailey got in a season was 53. With his five wins on Saturday, he now has 54 in 2021. That is in less than half a season. He registered his wins with Cool Jack ($11.00), Discus Hanover ($9.90), Hotfoot Hannah ($10.20), Bruces Magic ($9.60), and Syracuse Express ($3.20).
Thats Incredible won the $7,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace.
Arrival took the lead to the first quarter in :26.3. Peggy J then took control as they reached the backstretch. She led to the half in :55.2. As they went around the final turn Jericho Diva came first-up to challenge for the lead. Peggy J continued to lead to three-quarters in 1:23.4.
As they made the turn for home Peggy J shook off Jericho Diva. Thats Incredible made her move going three-wide in mid-stretch. She blew right by to win in a lifetime best of 1:52. Peggy J had to settle for second. Dojea Gigi was third best.
Thats Incredible is a 5-year-old mare by Bettors Delight. She is owned by Joseph Trice and trained by Jimmy Nickerson. It was her fifth win this season and her 14th victory in her career. Drew Monti drove the $3.70 winner.
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (July 16). Post time is 6:10 p.m. (EDT).
(Vernon Downs)