Trotting colts at Vernon for NYSS

Vernon Downs will play host to three divisions of New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for freshmen harness racing trotting colts & geldings on Friday (July 22).

The Strawboss (Conway Hall-Jersey Gal, Jim Devaux) is the 2-1 morning line favorite in the $35,900 first division.  The colt is trained by Joe Skowyra.  He has a win and a second in two lifetime starts including a second in a NYSS race at Saratoga.

Kilmister (Chapter Seven-Jersey Gal, Brian Sears) is the 3-1 second choice.  Marcus Melander trains the colt.  He is a perfect one for one with a NYSS win at Saratoga.

The Mark Harder trained The Gruffalo (Chapter Seven-Clementine, Tyler Buter) is the 2-1 morning line choice in the $36,600 second division.  The colt has a NYSS win at Saratoga in his only lifetime start.

Kennebago (E L Titan-First Class Act, Trond Smedshammer) is the 3-1 second choice.  The gelding is also trained by Smedshammer.  He has a NYSS win at Buffalo in his two career starts.

Marcus Melander trains Crown (Chapter Seven-Amour Heiress, Brian Sears) the 6-5 morning line favorite in the $36,600 third division.  The colt is one for one with a NYSS win at Saratoga.

Met Your Request (Mel’s Hall-Quest Blue Chip, Andy Miller) is the 3-1 second choice.  Julie Miller trains the gelding.  He has two wins in three lifetime starts including a NYSS win at Saratoga.

The 13-race card starts at 12:15 p.m.

For complete race entries, click here.

by John Horne, for Vernon Downs