Unusual Clarity and driver Joe Nassimos captured Thursday’s $6,000 feature for fillies and mares at Vernon Downs, and that was music to the ears of the favourite players.
Dangerousprecedent (John MacDonald) charge to the front and led to the first quarter in :27.1. Love Live Laugh (Jimmy Whittemore) happily followed in the pocket as Dangerousprecedent led to the half in :56.3. Unusual Clarity ($2.50) made her move and took over before hitting the three-quarters in 1:25.1.
Unusual Clarity, who is owned by Nicholas Gibides and trained by Paul Minckler, led as they made the turn for home. Love Live Laugh went first -over in the stretch but Unusual Clarity was too strong and won in 1:52.4. Love Live Laugh held on for second with Dangerousprecedent getting third money.
Unusual Clarity is a four-year-old mare by Betterthancheddar. It was her ninth win this season. She now has 14 career victories.
Jimmy Whittemore and Jennifer Lappe each drove two winners on the night. Whittemore won with Ladyyouaregorgeous ($16.80), and Blameitonthenight ($3.30). Lappe was trainer-driver for wins with Beyonces Rockn ($11.60) and Multitaskr Hanover ($11.20).
John MacDonald leads all drivers with 76 wins at Vernon Downs this season. He is only three wins from 4000. Howard Parker is second with 64 winning drives. Jimmy Whittemore is third in wins with 54.
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (August 16) with a 12 race card starting at 6:10 p.m.
(Vernon Downs)