Calvin B took the $4,400 featured pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (Aug. 8).
In the feature Rock On Moe (Dan Daley) went to the front but Calvin B took the lead just before hitting the first quarter in :27.3. Twinsburg then took over heading for the backstretch and led to the half in :56. Calvin B made his move as Twinsburg hit three-quarters first in 1:24.
Calvin B went to the front as they reached the stretch. Sgt Papa Daddy came three-wide in deep stretch but Calvin B was too strong and won in 1:52. Twinsburg held on to finish second with Sgt Papa Daddy claiming third best.
Calvin B is a 10-year-old gelding by Bettors Delight. He is owned by Delores Smiel and trained by Jimmy Nickerson. It was his first win in 2020. He now has 45 victories. Mitchell Cushing drove the $18.00 winner.
John MacDonald won four races on the day. He got his wins with Feelin Lucky ($16.40), Winery Hanover ($8.60), Notwithoutafight ($2.50) and Brookdale Bruiser ($5.70).
Howard Parker leads all drivers with 26 wins. Jimmy Whittemore is second with 24 driving victories. John MacDonald finds himself in third place with 21 tallies. Leon Bailey (19) and Roman Lopez (12) round out the top five.
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Friday (Aug. 14) at 3 p.m. (EDT).
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