Quarrel fights off foes in Open Pace

Quarrel (Always B Miki, Chris Long) captured the $8,500 featured harness racing Fillies & Mares Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Friday (November 15).

Quarrel ($5.20) went straight to the front and led the first quarter in :30.2.  She slowed things way down with a :32.1 second quarter which probably won her the race as she was first to the half in 1:02.3.

Big favorite PL Princess C (Aaron Byron)  made a first-over move heading around the final turn.  Quarrel got to three-quarters first in 1:32.0.

As they reached the stretch PL Princess C came all out after the leader but fell just short as Quarrel won in 1:59.4.  Unusual Clarity (Ron Harp) finished third.

QUARREL REPLAY

Quarrel is 5-year-old mare.  She is owned by Karma Racing Inc. and trained by Rob Harmon.  It was her fifth win this season.  She now owns 16 career victories.

Jimmy Whittemore had a driving grand slam.  He got his wins with Glory Ghost, Sir Jesse, Billy Vee, and Mttnage A Trois.  Rob Harmon and Leopold Sawyers had training doubles.

Vernon Downs returns to live racing on 2024 closing night on Saturday (November 16) starting at 3:05 p.m.

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

by John Horne, for Vernon Downs