Huckabone III gets grand slam at Vernon

Claude Huckabone III had a day to remember as he had a harness racing driving grand slam and a training triple at Vernon Downs on Saturday (Sep 07).

Huckabone III had driver-training wins with Medeena (E L Titan), Pearl Washing Tan (Huntsville), and Press Seven (Chapter Seven).  He picked up his other driving win with Turbo Class (Jereme’s Jet).

Le Massif (Shanghai Phil, Steeven Genois) captured the $7,500 featured pace.

Syracuse Express was first to the quarter in :28.4.  Bluesville (Jimmy Whittemore) came first-up and challenged for the lead going down the backstretch.  Syracuse Express led to the half in :57.1.  He shook off Bluesville and was first to the three-quarters in 1:24.0.

As they reached the stretch Le Massif ($14.80) scurried right on by to win in 1:52.4.  War Of Will (Leon Bailey) came up to finish second.  Syracuse Express had to settle for third.

LE MASSIF REPLAY

Le Massif is a 5-year-old horse.  He is owned by Laurent Pednault and trainer Melanie Boulianne.  It was his sixth win this season.  He now has 14 career victories.

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (September 13) starting at 6:05 p.m.

For more information, go to www.vernondowns.com.

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

by John Horne, for Vernon Downs