Three-wide works for Warrawee Unique

Warrawee Unique (Leon Bailey) captured the $7,000 Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (August 7).

Dreams Beachboy (Gates Brunet) led to the first quarter in :26.0. Luck N Roll K (Justin Huckabone) grabbed the lead at the top of the backstretch and was first to the half in :55.0.

Starznheaven (Brad Irvine) came first-up and went shoulder-to-shoulder with Luck N Roll K all around the final turn. Luck N Roll K had a narrow lead at three-quarters in 1:23.1.

As they made the turn for home Warrawee Unique ($8.90) went three-wide. Starznheaven had a short lead but Warrawee Unique came flying by to win easily in 1:51.1. Starznheaven had to settle for second. Luck N Roll K was third.

Warrawee Unique is a 5-year-old gelding by Sweet Lou. He is owned by the Betcha Win Stable LLC and trained by Jeff Sorenson. It was win number four this season. He now has 12 career victories.

WARRAWEE UNIQUE REPLAY

Leon Bailey and Justin Huckabone drove three winners on the card. Bailey combined with trainer Sorenson to win with Samson J ($6.00). Bailey also won with Umberto ($7.70).

Huckabone was driver -trainer for wins with Man He Can Skoot ($6.20) and Eternal Prince ($26.00). His last win came with Tempster Hanover ($3.80).

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (August 13) as the welcome the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old pacing colts. Post time is 6:10 p.m.

For full race results, click here.

by John Horne, for Vernon Downs