JK Panache dominates in Vernon Preferred
Vernon, N.Y. -- JK Panache ($3.10) continued his dominance
in the top pacing ranks at Vernon Downs with a 1:48 shellacking of his three
foes in Saturday (August 20) evening's featured $9,000 Open/Preferred Pace.
John MacDonald sent the 7-year-old Art Major gelding to a
clear lead over Modern Gesture (Andy Gardner) on approach to the first turn,
posting a :25.2 first quarter before keeping a fast pace throughout. JK Panache
maintained an uncontested lead through middle splits of :53.4 and 1:21 before
drawing away in upper stretch. JK Panache used a :27 last quarter to evade Jacksrluckytoo
(Greg Merton) by 4-1/2 lengths, while Rock On Moe (Dan Daley) rallied mildly to
take third in the last yards from the fading Modern Gesture.
Trainer Dave Dewhurst co-owns JK Panache with Philip Hale.
Live racing returns to Vernon Downs on Thursday (August 25)
evening, with post time set for 6:45 p.m. Eastern.
