Humble A wins thrilling Open Pace

Humble A (Chris Long) charges late and hangs on to win the $8,500 Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (August 1).

Primo Uomo (Jeff Gregory) led the quarter in :26.2.  He slowed the pace down with a :29.3 second quarter and was first to the half in :56.0.  He showed the way to three quarters in 1:24.1.

As they entered the stretch third place finisher Natameri (Jacquavyian Carter) popped out of the pocket and challenged for the lead.   Humble A ($11.10) made his move three-wide taking a short lead and hold off the streaking second place finisher Bluesville (Ron Harp) to win in 1:51.4.

HUMBLE A REPLAY

Humble A is 6-year-old gelding by American Ideal.  He is owned by William Hartt and trained by Melissa Beckwith.  It was his seventh win this season and his 24th career victory.

Dylan Huckabone Miller had a driving triple.  Chris Long had a driving double.

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Thursday (August 6) with a post time of 5:05 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