Golden Gun takes the $3,600 pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday
(September 29).
Golden un ($19.80) squeezed in between horses and took the lead
with a lap remaining and led to the first quarter in :26.3. He used a :28.4 second quarter to hit the
half first in :55.2. Rise Up Now (Leon
Bailey) followed in the pocket as Juxlivin My Dream (Chris Long) was the first
to make a move going first-over but could not gain much. Golden Gun led to three-quarters in 1:23.3.
As they made the turn for home Rise Up Now popped out of the
pocket but was just spinning his wheels.
Chatelroll (Truman Gale) found an opening in deep stretch and came
charging late but Golden Gun held firm and won in 1:52.4. Chatelroll had to settle for second. Clouseau Hanover (Jennifer Lappe) came up to
finish third.
Golden Gun is a 10-year-old gelding by Headmaster. He is owned by the Wiz Kids Stables and
trained by Sorenson. It was win number
two of 2020. He now owns 37 career
victories.
Truman Gale, Chris Long, and Josh Kinney each had driving the
doubles on the night. Gale won with
Ladyyouaregorgeous ($17.60) and Mama’s Gift ($5.10). Long got wins with Wishyou’dtellme ($10.20)
and Johnnysfirecracker ($16.40). Kinney
reach the winner’s circle with Rocknroll Captain ($11.40) and Star Track
Hanover ($32.20).
As we head to the last weekend of racing Leon Bailey pulled ahead
with 44 wins to lead all drivers in victories.
He leads Vernon Downs legend John MacDonald by just one race. Kerin Warner got a victory and leads all
trainers with 18 victories just one ahead of George Ducharme.
Just two live racing dates left at Vernon Downs this season. They will race on Friday (September 25) and
Saturday (Saturday 26) starting at 3:00 p.m.
For more information go to www.vernondowns.com
