Stewardoftheland (Huntsville) and harness racing driver Frank Affrunti cruised to an easy win in the $6,500 featured pace on Sunday (June 18) at Vernon Downs.
Stewardoftheland ($3.70) blasted out of the gate and flew to the first quarter in :25.4.Ā Ā He went :28.1 for the second quarter and was first to the half in :54.0.Ā Ā He was first to three-quarters in 1:22.0.
As they reached the stretch second place finisher Gunpowder N (Jimmy Whittemore) gave it a late try but fell short of Stewardoftheland who won in a lifetime best of 1:50.4.Ā Ā Le Massif (Steeven Genois) finished third.
Stewardoftheland is a 4-year-old gelding by Huntsville.Ā Ā He is owned and trained by David Koslowsky.Ā Ā It was his third win this season.Ā Ā He now has seven career victories.
STEWARDOFTHELAND REPLAY
Stewardoftheland is a 4-year-old gelding by Huntsville.Ā Ā He is owned and trained by David Koslowsky.Ā Ā It was his third win this season.Ā Ā He now has seven career victories.
Frank Affrunti drove three winners on the card.Ā Ā Michelle Warner and Artie Dick each had training doubles.
Potato (aka Poe) wins the Corgi race final.Ā Ā Anakin finished second.Ā Ā Binx was third.
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byĀ John Horne, for Vernon Downs