Warrawee Unique captured the $7,000 Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (Aug. 7).
Dreams Beachboy led to the first quarter in :26. Luck N Roll K grabbed the lead at the top of the backstretch and was first to the half in :55. Starznheaven came first-up and went shoulder-to-shoulder with Luck N Roll K all around the final turn. Luck N Roll K had a narrow lead at three-quarters in 1:23.1.
As they made the turn for home Warrawee Unique went three-wide. Starznheaven had a short lead but Warrawee Unique came flying by to win easily in 1:51.1. Starznheaven had to settle for second. Luck N Roll K was third.
Warrawee Unique is a five-year-old gelding by Sweet Lou. He is owned by the Betcha Win Stable LLC and trained by Jeff Sorenson. It was win number four this season. He now has 12 victories. Leon Bailey drove the $8.90 winner.
Leon Bailey and Justin Huckabone drove three winners on the card. Bailey combined with trainer Sorenson to win with Samson J ($6.00). Bailey also won with Umberto ($7.70). Huckabone was driver -trainer for wins with Man He Can Skoot ($6.20) and Eternal Prince ($26.00). His last win came with Tempster Hanover ($3.80).
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (Aug. 13) as the welcome the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for three-year-old pacing colts. Post time is 6:10 p.m. (EDT).
(Vernon Downs)