by Michael Chamberlain, Vernon Downs Publicity
Arodasi (Western Terror-Do Me Justice) rallied in the
stretch to score a victory in the feature $10,000 Open Preferred Pace at Vernon
Downs on Thursday night. Park N Orchard (Claude Huckabone III) actually stormed
to the lead when the gate opened and dictated the pace of 28 seconds for
the quarter, 56 seconds for the half, and 1:24.1 for three-quarters.
Arodasi (Joe Pavia Jr.), who had been in fourth place in the
field of five throughout the early stages, moved to the outside at the top of
the stretch and steadily wore down the leader to prevail in a final time of
1:52.3. Park N Orchard was able to hold on to second and Love You Bye (Jimmy
Whittemore) finished third.
The complete order of finish was: Arodasi, Park N Orchard,
Love You Bye, Air Miles Hanover, and Asset Management.
Arodasi is owned by Peter Shank and AGC Stables of Florida,
Joseph Barbera of New York, and Joe Pavia Jr. Stables of Pennsylvania. Driver
Joe Pavia Jr. doubles as the trainer.
Live racing resumes at Vernon Downs with a 13-race program
on Friday night. First post time is 6:45pm.
