Primo Uomo and Discus Hanover too good at Vernon downs

Primo Uomo (Heston Blue Chip, Leon Bailey) and Discus Hanover (Credit Winner, Ron Harp) grabbed the harness racing co-features at Vernon Downs on Saturday (October 12).

Primo Uomo ($3.90) captured the $8500 Open Pace.

Primo Uomo was first to the quarter in :27.3.  He used a :29.1 second quarter to be first to the half in :56.4.  Syracuse Express (Adam Capizzano) was the first to make a move but Primo Uomo led to three-quarters in 1:25.2

As they reached the stretch second place finisher Syracuse Express kept coming but Primo Uomo was too strong and won in 1:53.0.  Galactic Storm (Jimmy Whittemore) finished third.

PRIMO UOMO REPLAY

Primo Uomo is a 4-year-old gelding.  He is trained by David Dewhurst for owners Chris and Dale Lawton.  It was his sixth win this season.  He now has 23 career victories.

Discus Hanover ($5.30) charged late to take the $8,500 Open Trot.

Seavenshotsobourbon (Tom Merton) was first to the quarter in :27.3.  Raybarnz (Ivan Davies) took over and led to the half in :58.0.  In A Tiny Way (John MacDonald) came first up to challenge going around the final turn.  Raybarnz was first to three-quarters in 1:26.4.

As they reached the stretch Discus Hanover came flying three-wide.  Second place finisher Raybarnz dug in but Discus Hanover got by to win in 1:56.0.  Seavenshotsobourbon finished third.

Discus Hanover is a 7-year-old gelding.  He is owned by Phillp Hale and trainer David Dewhurst.  It was his seventh win this season and his 48th career victory.

DISCUS HANOVER REPLAY

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (October 18) starting at 6:05 p.m.

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

by John Horne, for Vernon Downs