Jenny Lake captured the featured $7,500 Open 2 Trot at Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 23).
Jenny Lake went right to the lead and led to the first quarter in :27.4. She used a :30.2 second quarter to get to the half first in :58.1. Spoiler Alert was the first to make a move, going first over. He couldn’t get close to Jenny Lake as she led to three-quarters in 1:27.4.
As they reached the stretch, Cash N Chrome went all out after the leader. Jenny Lake was too strong and won easily in 1:56. Cash N Chrome had to settle for second. Sweet Sofie T finished third.
Jenny Lake is a six-year-old mare RC Royalty. She is trained by Paul Minckler for owners Carol Namiotka and Ed Namiotka Jr. It was her fourth win of the season and her 29th victory overall. Justin Huckabone piloted the $4.30 winner.
Adam Capizzano had a training-driving double on the card getting wins with Gold Star Lambeau ($11.40) and Attention Please ($13.00). Justin Huckabone and Barton Dalious each recorded driving doubles.
Live racing returns to Vernon Downs on Friday (July 29) with a post time of 6:05 p.m. (EDT).
(Vernon Downs)