Discus Hanover held off Credit List to capture the $7,000 Open Trot at Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 24).
Discus Hanover took the lead just before hitting the first quarter first in :25.4. Spoiler Alert came alongside to challenge as they reached the backstretch. Discus Hanover led to the half in :56.1. As they moved around the final turn the favourite, Credit List, made his move. Discus Hanover led to three-quarters in 1:25.4.
In the stretch Discus Hanover braced for the late charge of Credit List. Discus Hanover dug in as Credit List just kept coming. In the end Discus Hanover held off second-place finisher Credit List to win in 1:54.4. Frisky Joe finished third.
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Leading driver Leon Bailey is having a season of which even his late grandfather, Vernon legend, Jack “The Ripper” Bailey, would be proud. Leon added five more wins at Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 10).
Coming into the season the most wins Bailey got in a season was 53. With his five wins on Saturday, he now has 54 in 2021. That is in less than half a season. He registered his wins with Cool Jack ($11.00), Discus Hanover ($9.90), Hotfoot Hannah ($10.20), Bruces Magic ($9.60), and Syracuse Express ($3.20).
Thats Incredible won the $7,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace.
Arrival took the lead to the first quarter in :26.3. Peggy J then took control as they reached the backstretch. She led to the half in :55.2. As they went around the final turn Jericho Diva came first-up to challenge for the lead. Peggy J continued to lead to three-quarters in 1:23.4.
Bailey guided Badix Hanover to easy win in the featured $5,500 pace.
Badix Hanover charged out of the gate and went right to the front and led to the first quarter in :27.2. He slowed the pace down with a :29-second quarter to hit the half in :56.2. Peggy J (Jeff Sorenson) was the first to make a move coming first-over from third. She put on the pressure but Badix Hanover continued to lead hitting three-quarters in 1:24.
As they made the turn for home Badix Hanover would not only have to fight off Peggy J but now Napper Tandy (Jimmy Whittemore) came charging late. The tough Badix Hanover had plenty left to win easily in 1:53.2. Nappy Tandy was second best while Peggy J had to settle for third.