Mirragon A strikes late as Long lands four winners

Mirragon A (John MacDonald) captures the $8,500 Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (October 31).

Primo Uomo (Leon Bailey) led to the quarter in :27.1.  He used a :29.4 second quarter to be first to the half in :57.0.  Fear Romeo (Rock Vinci) came flying down the backside and took the lead to three quarters in 1:24.1.

As they reached the stretch Mirragon A ($3.42) came rushing three-wide and blew right on by to win in 1:51.2.  Merrow (Chris Long) came up to finish second.  Fear Romeo had to settle for third.

Mirragon A is 10-year-old gelding by Art Major. He is owned by John Manning, Joel Warner, and trainer Mike Deters.  It was his eighth win this season and his 45th career victory.

MIRRAGON A REPLAY

Chris Long drove four winners on the card.  He finished first with Valor, Moni’s Heaven Cent, Golden Endeavor, and I B Lovin.  John MacDonald had a driving triple and a training double.  Michelle Warner had a training double.  Leon Bailey had a driving double.

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (November 6) with a post time of 5:05 p.m.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by John Horne, for Vernon Downs