Golden Kronos battles to Vernon victory

Golden Kronos (Chapter Seven) and Syracuse Express (American Ideal) won the harness racing co-features at Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 27).

Golden Kronos and driver Dan Daley grabbed the $7,500 featured trot.

Bourbon Express (John MacDonald) was first to the quarter in :27.3.  He used a :30.4 second quarter to lead to the half in :58.2.  Golden Kronos ($11.00) made his move first-over going around the final turn.  Bourbon Express had a short lead to three-quarters in 1:27.2.

As they reached the stretch Golden Kronos took over the lead.  Second Place finisher Sir Jesse (Jimmy Whittemore) gave it a late try but Golden Kronos was too strong and won in 1:55.4.  Bourbon Express had to settle for third.

Golden Kronos is a 10-year-old gelding trained by Chip Zombick for owners Michael and William Pozefsky.  It was his second win this season.  He now has 41 career victories.

GOLDEN KRONOS REPLAY

Syracuse Express and driver John MacDonald cruised to an easy win in the $7,500 featured pace.

Syracuse Express ($2.70) went straight to the front and led to the quarter in :27.3.  He went :29.4 in the second quarter and was first to the half in :57.1.  He remained in full control and led to three-quarters in 1:24.2.

As they reached the stretch second place finisher Le Massif (Steeven Genois) came all out after the leader but Syracuse Express had plenty in the tank and won easily in 1:51.2.  Major Leaguer (Jimmy Whittemore) finished third.

Syracuse Express is a 5-year-old horse owned by Sal Vullo, James DeArmond, and trainer Jessica Okusko.  It was his second win in 2024.  He now has 13 career victories.

SYRACUSE EXPRESS REPLAY

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (August 2) at 4 pm.

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For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by John Horne, for Vernon Downs