Two of the biggest names in harness racing for 3-year-old filly pacers will
headline a star studded roster in the NYSS on Saturday night from Vernon, New
York (Post time 6:55 pm).
American Jewel and Handsoffmycookie will begin their
sophomore seasons coming off of a pair of qualifying events at The Meadowlands.
American Jewel, with regular pilot Tim
Tetrick, will headline the second division (race 6) and has drawn post position
number nine going for $34,091.
The 3-year-old daughter of American Ideal – Trim
Hanover was undefeated through eight starts last year, until she was defeated by
Big McDeal in Lexington in early October.
American Jewel,
however, came out of that race with an injury that forced her to the sidelines
until this year.
Jimmy Takter trains American Jewel, who sports a career record
of eight wins and a second in nine lifetime starts with earnings of more than
$677,000.
Handsoffmycookie, who won the NYSS Final
last year, and was second in the Breeders Crown and Three Diamonds Final will
headline the third and final division (Race 8).
Tim Tetrick will also be
handling the driving duties on the 3-year-old daughter of Art Major – Observe Me
for trainer Scott Di Domenico.
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| Handsoffmycookie wins a NYSS event last fall at Vernon |
Handsoffmycookie was never worse than second last
year and chalked up a freshman record of nine wins and three second in 12
starts, good for $575,000 in earnings.
She will leave from post position number
three in race number eight on Saturday night.
Vernon Downs kicks off its three consecutive
days of live racing on Thursday, May 17 at 6:55 pm.
For more information on
Vernon Downs please visit us online at www.vernondowns.com .
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