Pocket-rocket score for So Diva

So Diva (Leon Bailey) grabs the $7,000 featured Fillies & Mares Open harness racing pace at Vernon Downs on Friday (October 29).

So Diva ($2.60) took the early lead but Jericho Diva (Justin Huckabone) went on by and led to the first quarter in :26.2. She used a :30.1 second quarter and led to the half in :56.3. She continued to control the pace and was first to the three-quarters in 1:26.4.

As they made the turn for home So Diva popped the pocket and battled Jericho Diva for the lead. So Diva was too strong and went on by to win easily in 1:54.1. Jericho Diva had to settle for second as Lady Dudette (Claude Huckabone III) picked up third money.

So Diva is a 3-year-old filly by So Surreal. She is owned by Morrisville College Foundation Inc. and trained by Kerin Warner. It was her 10th win this season. She now owns 12 career victories.

SO DIVA REPLAY

Bailey had a driving double. He got his other win with Side Hustle ($6.00). Warner had a training double. He got his other win with Twisted Betty ($8.10). Justin Huckabone had a training-driving double. He picked up wins with Catherine’sdiamond ($7.50) and Yankee Peddler ($4.70). Chris Long had a driving double he combined with Warner to win with Twisted Betty and was first with Nashurallability ($4.90).

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (October 30) with a 9-race card starting at 6:10 p.m.

For full race results, click here.

by John Horne, for Vernon Downs