Sophomores looking to impress in NYSS

Vernon Downs will play host to two harness racing divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 2-year-old pacing fillies as well as a division for 2-year-old colts & geldings on Saturday (Aug. 12).

Camerican (Joe Bongiorno, American Ideal-Camille) looks to be the one to beat in the $52,500 first division for fillies.  The filly is trained by Ron Burke has been established as the 7-5 morning line favorite.  In five starts she has two wins and three seconds.  She has NYSS wins at Buffalo and Yonkers.

Edward Hart trains Blue Point (Jason Bartlett, Huntsville-Amber Blue Chip), the 5-2 second morning line choice in the fillies first division.  The filly has a NYSS win at Saratoga.

Leanne’s Choice (Marcus Miller, Courtly Choice-Village Madonna) is the 5-2 morning line choice in the $53,500 fillies second division.  The filly is trained by Erv Miller.  She has a NYSS win at Saratoga.

The Chris Ryder trained Peace Talks (Jason Bartlett, American Ideal-Triple V Hanover) should be the major challenger as the 3-1 second morning line choice in the second division.  The filly has a win and two thirds in four starts.  She picked up a NYSS win at Yonkers.

Huntingforchrome (Joe Bongiorno, Huntsville-All On Top Hanover) has been listed as the 5-2 morning line choice in the $110,100 NYSS for 2-year-old colts & geldings.  The gelding is trained by Jennifer Bongiorno.  He has two wins in three lifetime starts getting a Kindergarten Series win at the Meadowlands and a NYSS win at Saratoga.

Boston Rocks (Jason Bartlett, Boston Red Rocks-Scirocco Sarah) should be his major competition.  The colt has NYSS wins at Batavia, Buffalo, and Monticello.  He is trained by Mike Deters.

The 15-race card starts at 6:05 p.m.

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

by John Horne, for Vernon Downs