NYSS 2-year-old trotting males invade Vernon Friday
At 0h01, on July 21, 2022 • By VERNON DOWNS
Vernon Downs will play host to three divisions of New York Sire Stakes for freshmen trotting colts and geldings on Friday (July 22).
The Strawboss (Jim Devaux) is the 2-1 morning line favorite in the $35,900 first division. The Conway Hall-Jersey Gal colt is trained by Joe Skowyra. He has a win and a second in two lifetime starts, including a second in a NYSS race at Saratoga.
Kilmister (Brian Sears) is the 3-1 second choice. Marcus Melander trains the Chapter Seven-Treviso colt. He is a perfect one-for-one with a NYSS win at Saratoga.
The Mark Harder trained The Gruffalo (Tyler Buter) is the 2-1 morning line choice in the $36,600 second division. The Chapter Seven-Clementine colt has a NYSS win at Saratoga in his only lifetime start.
Kennebago (Trond Smedshammer) is the 3-1 second choice. The E L Titan-First Class Act gelding is also trained by Smedshammer. He has a NYSS win at Buffalo among his two career starts.
Melander trainee Crown (Sears) is the 6-5 morning line favorite in the $36,600 third division. The Chapter Seven-Amour Heiress colt is one-for-one with a NYSS win at Saratoga.
Met Your Request (Andy Miller) is the 3-1 second choice. Julie Miller trains the Met’s Hall-Quest Blue Chip gelding. He has two wins in three lifetime starts, including a NYSS win at Saratoga.
The 13-race card starts at 12:15 p.m.
