No one catches Discus Hanover at Vernon

Discus Hanover (Leon Bailey) captured the $8,500 Open 1 Trot at Vernon Downs on Saturday (October 30).

Discus Hanover ($3.40) charged right out of the gate and went to the front.  He was first to the quarter in :27.4.  Jenny Lake (Dan Daley) came first-up from third and battled for the lead as they headed to the half.  Discus Hanover led to the half in :58.  Jenny Lake and Discus Hanover battled all around the final turn.  Jenny Lake took a short lead and led to three-quarters in 1:26.2.

As they made the turn for home Jenny Lake went on a break and Discus Hanover reclaimed the lead.  Purpose Blue Chip (Joe Nassimos) went all out and had a short lead in the stretch as Discus Hanover started to drift toward the stands side.  Discus Hanover would regain control and battled back to win in 1:55.  Purpose Blue Chip had to settle for second as Spoiler Alert (Truman Gale) finished third.

Discus Hanover is a 4-year-old gelding by Credit Winner.  He is owned by Phillip Hale and trainer David Dewhurst.  It was his 11^th win of the year.  He now has 27 career victories.

DISCUS HANOVER REPLAY

Leon Bailey leads all drivers with 124 wins.  Justin Huckabone is second on the list with 89 victories. Jimmy Whittemore is third with 54 trips to the winner’s circle.   Chris Long (41) and Truman Gale (24) round out the top five.

Jeff Sorenson leads all trainers with 36 wins. Justin Huckabone has 33 victories for second best.  Kerin Warner is third 29 wins.  Jessica Okusko is fourth best with 26 tallies.  Marissa Chadbourne is fifth with 21 wins.

Vernon Downs returns for the last weekend of live racing on Friday (November 5) at 6:10 p.m.

For full race results, click here.

by John Horne, for Vernon Downs