Redhot Romeo victorious in Vernon feature

Redhot Romeo (Claude Huckabone III) wins the harness racing featured pace ($5,100) at Vernon Downs on Saturday (June 2).

Sapient Hanover (John MacDonald) surged to the front and controlled all the early fractions (:26.4, :55.2, 1:24.1).

Redhot Romeo ($3.90) sat patiently in third before making a move after the three quarter mark. Owned by Go Where The Money Is Stable and trained by Huckabone III, he flew down the stretch to win in 1:52.4. Danza (Raymond Vizzi) came up to get second place. Third money went to Golden Brit (Adam Capizzano).

RedHot Romeo is a 4-year-old gelding by Shadow Play. He won for the fifth time in 2018. It was lifetime victory number six.

Claude Huckabone III won three on the night. He would get his other wins with Sea Harrier ($5.90) and McDan ($9.90).

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (June 8) with a post time of 6:10.

For more information go to www.vernondowns.com

John Horne for Vernon Downs.