Chatelroll charged late to capture the $7,000 Open Trot at Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 31).
Seel The Deal N took the early lead. Major Leaguer then took control just before hitting the first quarter first in :27.2. Bruces Magic came first over down the backstretch and took a short lead and led to the half in :56.1. But then Major Leaguer took the lead back and led to three-quarters in 1:24.2.
Chatelroll was fifth after three-quarters. As they made the turn for home, he passed them all and won easily in 1:52. Major Leaguer held on for second. Warrawee Unique came up to finish third.
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Chatelroll is a five-year-old horse by Roll With Joe. He is owned by the Purple Haze Stables and trained by George Ducharme. It was his seventh win this season and 18th victory overall. Claude Huckabone Jr. drove the $2.70 winner.
Driver Jimmy Whittemore combined with trainer Marissa Chadbourne for wins with Star Commander N ($4.00), Bold Fresh ($53.50), and Love Live Laugh ($7.80). His fourth driving win came with All Night Credit ($3.30).
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (Aug. 6). Post time is 6:10 p.m. (EDT).
(Vernon Downs)