Prairie Fortune (Mike Deters) wins the featured Open Trot ($9,000) at Vernon Downs on Friday (June 22).
Icanflylikeanangel (Roman Lopez) took them to a first quarter of :26.3. Foundonabeach (John MacDonald) then took the field to the half in :55.3.
Barn Bella (Claude Huckabone Jr.) came first-over from fourth to take over before hitting three-quarters in 1:24.4. She looked like she had it wrapped up with a two-length lead in the stretch.
Prairie Fortune ($10.60) was seventh after the half and sixth after three-quarters. Owned by Laurie Poulin and trainer Mike Deters, he flew by like he was shot out of a cannon to edge Barn Bella (Second) by a head to win in 1:53.2. Muscles Jared (Howard Okusko Jr.) finished third.
Prairie Fortune is a 6-year-old gelding by Arapa Victory. It was his eight win of the season and fourth in a row. He now has 45 career victories.
John MacDonald won four on the night. He got his wins with Alex The Great ($3.60), Hammer Time ($9.70), Quick Trot ($7.90), and Expo ($12.20).
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (June 23) with a 13 race card starting at 6:10 p.m.
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