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Saturday, August 26, 2017

John MacDonald wins six at Vernon Downs.


Vernon Downs leading driver John MacDonald, would continue to dominate at the miracle mile with six wins on Friday (August 25).

Pop I (John MacDonald) would capture the featured trot ($7,500), by going gate-to wire and setting all the fractions, :27.4, :57.2, 1:26.1, 1:55.1.  Sweet Ashley T (Homer Hochstetler) would finish second.  Twice Too Nice (Brett Crawford) came up to get third.

Pop I (Andover Hall) is owned by Glat Kosher Racing and trained by Harry Landy.  The 7 year-old would pay $5.20 for the victory.  He won for the third time this season and the 27th time in his career.

MacDonald's other wins came with Aerial Flight ($3.70), Miss Ruby ($5.30), Ozymandias ($9.00), Pinky The Intern ($6.20), and Thundercrest ($6.60).

Vernon Downs returns to live action on Saturday night (August 26) at 6:45 p.m.


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