Late rally wins Vernon Open Pace

Tomas (Art Major) with harness racing driver Artie Dick flew late in the stretch to capture the $8,500 Open Pace on Saturday (August 26) at Vernon Downs.

Chateroll (Frank Affrunti) led to the quarter in :27.4.  He used a:28.2 second quarter to be first to the half in :56.1.  The gelding was well in control and was first to three-quarters in 1:23.1.

Tomas found himself fifth ($3.00) after three-quarters and began to make his move.  Primo Uomo (John MacDonad) popped the pocket and battled Chateroll for the lead.  Tomas looked like he was shot out of a cannon as he went on by like the others were standing still and won in a lifetime best of 1:50.1.  Primo Uomo was second.  Chateroll had to settle for third.

Tomas is a 6-year-old gelding owned by White Yeti Racing while trained by Dick.  It was his fifth win of the season and his 10^th career victory.

TOMAS REPLAY

Driver Barton Dalious is having a season to remember as he drove five winners on the card.  He finished first with McBardle, SVF Cash Deposit, Samsun Of A Beach, and Part Queen.

No live racing Friday (September 1).  Live racing returns on Saturday (September 2) at 6:05 p.m.

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by John Horne, for Vernon Downs