Lems would then capture race 4 with It's A Miracle (4.60) in 1:55. He would win race 5 with New Leaf (6.00) going three wide in the stretch to win by two lengths in 1.58.3. The hot driver would win race 7 with My Lucky Word (3.80) in 1:55.1.
Race 8 was the feature Fillies and Mares Pace, for a purse of $7,300. "Lemsy" would cap off Cinco de Mayo winning for a fifth time with Tempus Seelster (2.90). Of course he was wearing the number five. Purple N Gold (John MacDonald) would take the lead from post 4 hitting the first quarter in 26.4. Tempus Seelster would then surge to the lead after sitting third by passing both Looney Dune (Ben McNeil) and Purple N Gold. Tempus Seelster would never look back, capturing the main event in 1:52.1. The 4 year-old Big Jim mare is owned by the Holland Racing Stable and trained by Tony Dinges. Purple N Gold would hold on for second with Looney Dune capturing third.
Vernon Downs will have a 10 race card tomorrow (May 6) during Derby Day. They will start at a special post time of 3:35. A lucky fan will get the chance to cast a $500 Derby Dream Bet. Derby Day would not be complete without the popular Derby Hat contest. The Miracle Mile will also host a Food Truck Rodeo.
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