John Horne for Vernon Downs.
Western Toro (Jimmy Whittemore) captured the Vernon Downs featured pace ($3,500) on Wednesday (July 4).
Western Toro ($20.00) made his move going first-over from third place heading for the three-quarter pole. Owned and trained by Robert Gale, he hit another gear and blew right by to easily win in 1:53.4. Release The Terror (Roman Lopez) fired late to finish second. Prince Aland (Truman Gale) was third best.
Western Toro is a 9-year-old gelding by Western Ideal. It was his first win this season and career victory number 15.
Dan Daley won a driving double with Muscle Up Hazel ($5.80) and Pegasus Point ($7.80).
Driver John MacDonald and trainer Misty Carey combined to win a double as well. They got their wins with Sharkbite Mike ($3.10) and Big Game ($3.00).
The large crowd was entertained to a large display of fireworks after racing.
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (July 6) with a nine race card starting at 6:10 p.m.
For more information go to www.vernondowns.com
