Chris Lems wins both Trot features on Saturday night at Venon Downs (June 17).
Lems would win the first of two features piloting Muscles Jared
($2.20) and destroying the rest of the field. The 3 year-old gelding by
Muscle Massive who is owned by Al Ross and trained by George Ducharme would win
by nine lengths in 1:54.0. Thundercrest (Dustin Ingraham would finish
second. Williams Wish (Joe Nassimos) was third.
Lems and Ducharme would team up again for the other feature
($5,100) with Patton ($3.00). Patton (Conway Hall) who is owned by
Ducharme, Fontaine, and Ross would charge to the front just after the
half. The three year gelding would win in 1:54.1. Dewey's Breeze
(Dan Daley) was second while Lone Valley Sam (John MacDonald) captured third.
A big day of racing during Father's day Sunday (June 18) at Vernon Downs at 1:05 p.m.
The Miracle Mile's day will feature two Empire Breeders Classic Finals for 3 year-old trotters. Also featured is four divisions of the New York Breeders Cup for 3 year-old pacers.
The Empire Breeders Classic Final for 3 year-old trotting fillies will compete for a purse of $228,250. The morning line favorite is Barn Bella (Conway Hall) at (5-2). Celebrity Ruth (Archangel) is at (4-1).
The Empire Breeders Classic Final for the 3 year-old trotting colts for $252,000 will feature Devious Man (Credit Winner) as the (5-2) favorite. Bill's Man (Credit Winner) is the second choice at (7-2).
13 races in all scheduled for the Father's Day afternoon.
For more information go to www.vernondowns.com
