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Lucid Thoughts a clear winner in trot

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Vernon, N.Y. — Enjoying a pocket trip behind Jaipur through a 1:00.3 middle half, the J P Stables' Lucid Thoughts ($7.60) struck the front in mid-stretch, edging clear through a :27.2 final quarter for a 1-1/2 length victory in Saturday (June 20) evening's $7,000 harness racing upper-level conditioned trot at Vernon Downs.
 

The 7-year-old Cash Hall gelding floated forward from midfield, securing the pocket behind Jaipur (Fern Paquet, Jr.) through a :26.4 initial quarter, tracking closely throughout while Jaipur maintained an uncontested lead until the top of the stretch. Trainer-driver John MacDonald turned up the pressure off the corner, propelling Lucid Thoughts to the fore and prevailing in 1:55. Jaipur held second, while Saint Patty's Doll (Greg Merton) kept up with the top pair to hold third off a tracking trip.
 

MacDonald scored four driving wins on the 13-race program, also teaming up with Damon Blue Chip ($3.30, 1:51.1), Whispur ($11.00, 1:55.4), and Socks and Shuzy ($11.60, 1:57.1).
 

Live racing returns to Vernon Downs on Sunday (June 21) afternoon, with the Empire Breeders Classic finals for 3-year-old trotters headlining the 14-race card. New York Sire Stakes events for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings comprise the bulk of the undercard. Post time is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. Eastern time.
 

by James Witherite, Vernon Downs

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