Hot Bailey bags five

Leading harness racing driver Leon Bailey is having a season even his late grandfather, Vernon legend, Jack “The Ripper” Bailey would be proud of.  Leon added five more wins at Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 10).

Coming into the season the most wins Bailey got in a season was 53.  With his five wins on Saturday, he now has 54 in 2021.  That is in less than half a season.  He registered his wins with Cool Jack ($11.00), Discus Hanover ($9.90), Hotfoot Hannah ($10.20), Bruce’s Magic ($9.60), and Syracuse Express ($3.20).

Thats Incredible (Drew Monti) wins the $7000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace.

Arrival (Leon Bailey) took the lead to the first quarter in :26.3.  Peggy J (Chris Long) then took control as they reached the backstretch.  She led to the half in :55.2.  As they went around the final turn Jericho Diva (Justin Huckabone) came first-up to challenge for the lead.  Peggy J continued to lead to three-quarters in 1:23.4.

As they made the turn for home Peggy J shook off Jericho Diva.  Thats Incredible ($3.70) made her move going three-wide in mid-stretch.  She blew right by to win in a lifetime best of 1:52.0.  Peggy J had to settle for second.  Dojea Gigi (Brad Irvine) was third best.

THATS INCREDIBLE REPLAY

That’s Incredible is a 5-year-old mare by Bettor’s Delight.  She is owned by Joseph Trice and trained by Jimmy Nickerson.  It was her fifth win this season and her 14^th career victory.

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (July 16).  Post time is 6:10 p.m.

For full race results, click here.

by John Horne, for Vernon Downs