Sgt Papa Daddy and driver John MacDonald won the featured $8,700 pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (Oct. 22).
At $3.10 to win, Sgt Papa Daddy went straight to the front and led to a crisp :25.4 first quarter. He slowed things with a :29.2 second quarter and eased to the half in :55.1. As they went around the final turn, Northern Rein was the first to make a move going first-up and moved into second. Sgt Papa Daddy cruised to three-quarters in 1:23.4.
As they made the turn for home, Northern Rein came all out after the leader, but Sgt Papa Daddy found another gear and won easily in 1:51.4. Northern Rein had to settle for second while Party Boy came up late to place third.
This is win number four of 2022 for Sgt Papa Daddy, an eight-year-old gelding by Rockin Image owned by John MacDonald and trained by Kim Hines. He now has 40 victories.
Leon Bailey drove three winners on the card. MacDonald had a driving double. Kerin Warner had a training double.
Live racing returns to Vernon Downs on Friday (Oct. 28).
(Vernon Downs)