Barton Dalious has had a terrific first year at Vernon Downs so
far this season as he added four more winning drives on Friday (July 8).
The young phenom combined with trainer Jeff Sorenson to get wins
with Treasurethosechips ($5.00), Won Surreal Deal ($3.30), Rally Your Crew
($3.20). His fourth straight win came
with Ladyyouaregorgeous ($4.00).
Natameri (Frank Affrunti) hangs on to capture the $7,700 Open Pace.
Natameri ($2.70) blasts out of the gate and goes straight to the
front and led to the first quarter in :25.4.
He slowed things down and used a :29.3 second quarter to hit the half
first in :55.2. He cruised to
three-quarters in 1:23.1.
As they made the turn for home Natameri was still in control as
Lyons Pegasus (Justin Huckabone) waited patiently in the pocket. As they reached deep stretch Lyons Pegasus
made his move coming all out after the leader.
Natameri dug in and held on to win narrowly in 1:51.0. Lyons Pegasus had to settle for second
money. Northern Rein (Chris Long)
finished third.
Natameri is a 4-year-old horse by American Ideal. She is owned by the Purple Haze Stables and
trained by Jessica Okusko. It was her
third win in four starts this season and her ninth career victory.
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (July 9) featuring
the Dr. Harry M. Zweig Memorial races.
Post time for 11-race card is 12:15 p.m.
For more information go to www.vernondowns.com
