Rosiemunn (Howard Parker) wins the $6,000 featured fillies &mares pace on Thursday (July 4) at Vernon Downs.
Beyonces Rockn (Jennifer Lappie) led to a first quarter in :26.4. Rosiemunn ($6.20) took over the top spot just after the quarter. She would then control the pace the rest of the way. She hit the halfway point in :56.3 and the three-quarter mark in 1:26.0.
Rosiemunn, who is owned and trained by Kerin Warner, held off a late charge by Unusual Clarity (Joe Nassimos) and won in a lifetime best of 1:53.4. Unusual Clarity had to settle for second best. Love Live Laugh (Jimmy Whittemore) was third.
Rosimunn is a 5-year-old mare by Dream Away. It was her fourth win this season. She now owns 11 career victories.
Parker had two more wins on the night. His other victories came with Pudge's Pastime ($5.90), and Fox Valley Photog ($6.80). Jennifer Lappe and John MacDonald had driving doubles during the July Fourth performance. Lappe won with Jokes Jet ($19.00), and Flamingo Pete ($8.20). MacDonald was first with Ladyboss ($4.20), and Lucid Thoughts ($6.20).
The big crowd enjoyed a large display of fireworks after racing. Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (July 5) with a nine race card starting at 6:10 p.m.
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