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.
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