Thursday,
April 19, 2018 - by John Horne, for Vernon Downs
Vernon, NY --- John MacDonald has won three straight driving championships at Vernon Downs. He will begin his quest for four in a row as Vernon Downs opens for live racing on Friday (April 20) starting at 6:10 p.m.
Vernon, NY --- John MacDonald has won three straight driving championships at Vernon Downs. He will begin his quest for four in a row as Vernon Downs opens for live racing on Friday (April 20) starting at 6:10 p.m.
MacDonald
won 185 races last season. His main competition the last three years came from
Chris Lems, who was runner-up all three years. Lems will be on hand opening day
but will only be here part time this season.
Also
returning is another former track champion, Jimmy Whittemore, who was third
with 82 wins a year ago. Truman Gale (54) and Leon Bailey (30) round out the
top five from last year.
MacDonald
will also go for his third straight training title. He trained 57 winners in
2017. Andy Gardner returns to take another crack at the training title. He was
just six wins behind MacDonald last season.
Opening
day features free t-shirts and schedule magnets while they last. Fireworks will
follow the 11-race card.
For
more information go to www.vernondowns.com.
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