Pier Ho Exotic (Jimmy Whittemore) would capture the Vernon Downs featured trot ($9,000) on Friday night (November 3) as Whittemore wins four on the night.
McKenzie's Star (John MacDonald) would take control of the early fractions :27.4, 57.0. Pier Ho Exotic (Conway Hall) would go first over and take the lead just before hitting three-quarters in 1:25.3. Owned and trained by Dennis Whittemore, the 5 year-old gelding would take the mile in 1:55.3. Painite Truman Gale) charged late to finish second with Walk The Floor (Chris Lems) getting third.
Pier Ho Exotic ($24.00) won for the fifth time this season and the 14th time in his career.
Whittemore would also win with Lew's Big Guy ($18.60), Love Live Laugh ($2.80), and Gimme The Cash ($9.20).
Saturday (November 4) is closing night at Vernon Downs with a long t-shirt giveaway while supply last. The 12 race card starts at a special post time of 6:00 p.m.
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