Vernon, N.Y. -- Regina Dewhurst's Pounce K ($16.60) made
sustained progress from race's midpoint en route to a two-length victory in
Friday (May 20) evening's featured $7,500 top-level Miracle Mile Trot at Vernon
Downs.
Chris Lems was in no hurry with the 6-year-old Donato
Hanover gelding, sitting last but one in the initial stages while Winding Hill
(Jimmy Whittemore) engaged Ulster (Brian Russo) in a speed duel through
fractions of :28 and :56.1. As the battle intensified on the backstretch,
Pounce K began his extended uncovered bid, working into second on the far turn
as Winding Hill claimed an outright lead. Pounce K ultimately reeled in Winding
Hill at the eighth pole, stretching out his lead and holding two lengths clear
of a resurgent Ulster for a 1:55 win. Walk the Floor (Angus MacDonald) rallied
from last to take third.
Dave Dewhurst trains Pounce K, now a 20-time winner.
John MacDonald led all drivers with a treble on the 11-race
card.
Live racing returns to Vernon Downs with a 12-race card on
Saturday (May 21) evening, featuring a pair of New York Sire Stakes races for
3-year-old trotting colts and geldings. First post is slated for 6:45 p.m. EDT.
