Warrrawee Preferred (Jim Taggert
Jr.) wins the $5,600 featured trot at Vernon Downs on Thursday (June 11).
Only Passing Thru (Jimmy
Whittemore), jumped to the front and led to a first quarter of :27.2. The
big favorite, Wings Of Royalty (Howard Parker) took over the lead as they
headed around the clubhouse turn and hit the half in :56.0. He controlled
the way as they hit three-quarters in 1:24.2.
Warrawee Preferred ($21.00), who
is owned by Scott Woogen and trained by Kerin Warner, was fourth as they made
the turn for home. It looked like Wings Of Royalty was going to win it
easy. Warrawee Preferred look like she was shot out of a cannon as she
went on by to win in a lifetime best of 1:54.4. Wings Of Royalty had to settle
for second. Fashionwoodchopper fired late to finish third.
Warrawee Preferred is a
9-year-old gelding by Federal Flex. It was his third win of the season
and 46th career victory.
Jimmy Whittemore drove three
winners on the night. He won with Ohio Larry ($7.50), Skip Jive ($2.60),
and My Blue Opal ($7.00).
Taggert Jr., Fern Paquet Jr., and
Leon Bailey all had driving doubles on the night.
Vernon Downs handle tops $300,000
For the Second straight day the
"Miracle Mile" had a strong handle. After an opening day handle
of over $350,000 Vernon Downs took in a handle of $304,121 on Thursday..
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Vernon Downs returns to live
racing on Wednesday (June 17) with a 4p.m. start time.
For more information go to www.vernondowns.com
