A 'Massif' payoff in Vernon feature

Le Massif (Shanghai Phil, Steeven Genois) charged late to capture the $7,500 featured harness racing pace at Vernon Downs on Monday (September 2).

War Of Will (Leon Bailey) led to the quarter in :28.0.  He used a :29.2 second quarter to be first to the half in :57.2.  He continued to control things to three-quarters in 1:25.2.

As they made the turn for home Syracuse Express (John MacDonald) popped the pocket as Le Massif ($44.00) came three-wide.  Second place finisher Syracuse Express took a slight lead but Le Massif came flying by to win in 1:54.1.  War Of Will had to settle for third money.

Le Massif is a 5-year-old horse.  He is owned by Laurent Pednault and trainer Melanie Boulianne.  It was his fifth win in 2024.  He now has 13 career victories.

LE MASSIF REPLAY

John MacDonald drove four winners on the card.  He was first with Rock Solid Express, Docdor Friskie, Jericho Willie, and On The Take.

Solstice (Leon Bailey) won the Mini-Horse race.

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (September 6) 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