Bourbon Express held firm to win the $7,000 Open Trot.
American JJ charged for the early lead as Bourbon Express came up to challenge with Winding Hill going three-wide as they headed for the first turn. Bourbon Express got to the first quarter first in :27.1. Spoiler Alert was the first to challenge as they went up the backstretch, but Bourbon Express held the lead to the half in :57.3. He shook loose and hit three-quarters first in 1:25.3.
As they made the turn for home, American JJ became the major danger and went all out after Bourbon Express. Bourbon Express was just too strong in deep stretch and won in 1:54.2. American JJ gave it a gallant effort but had to settle for second. Purpose Blue Chip was third.
Chatelroll was impressive in winning the $7,000 Open Pace.
Bruces Magic took control and hit the first quarter in :27. He remained in charge and hit the half first in :56.3. Wind Blast came first over as they approached the final turn. Chatelroll made his move going three wide as Wind Blast hit three-quarters first in 1:24.1.
As they made the turn for home, the race was over as Chatelroll came flying down the stretch to secure his second-straight Open win at Vernon in 1:52.1. Bruces Magic was second with Wind Blast getting third.
Chatelroll is a five-year-old horse by Roll With Joe. He is trained by George Ducharme for the Purple Haze Stables. He is now two-for-two in 2021 and has 13 victories overall. Frank Affrunti drove the $3.40 winner.
Lucan Hanover hung on to win the $7,000 Open Pace.
Lucan Hanover went to the front and hit the first quarter in :27.1. Wind Blast followed tightly in the pocket as Lucan Hanover led to the half in :56.3. Lucan Hanover continued to lead as he hit three-quarters first in 1:24.3.
Wind Blast popped out of the pocket as they made the turn for home. Lucan Hanover and Wind Blast traded blows all the way down the stretch with neither one giving an inch. As they hit the wire, Lucan Hanover held on by a nose to win in 1:52.1. Wind Blast had to settle for second with Star Commander N getting third money.