Merrow captures Open Pace

Merrow (Chris Long) charges late to take the $8,500 Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (May 2).

Primo Uomo (Leon Bailey) fired out of the gate and led to the quarter in :27.3.  He reached the half first in :56.2.  Natameri (Jeff Gregory) came first-up to challenge as they headed around the final turn.  Primo Uomo was first to three quarters in 1:24.1.

Second Place finisher Natameri claimed the lead as they reached the stretch.  Merrow ($7.20) came flying late to steal the feature in 1:52.2.  Bluesville (Ron Harp) finished third.

MERROW REPLAY

 

Merrow is a 4-year-old horse by Stag Party.  He is owned by Suheil Ashkar and trained by Joe Sansone.  He is two for two in 2026.  He now has 13 career wins.

Jeff Gregory had a driving hat trick.  Jessica Okusko had a training triple.  Jack Mcneil had a driving-training double.  Joe Nassimos had a driving double.  Kayla Lum had a training double.

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (May 8) 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