NYSS freshman fillies trot into Vernon on Friday
At 0h03, on August 24, 2023 • By John Horne pour Vernon Downs
Vernon Downs will play host to two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday (Aug. 25).
Seven Year Itch (Joe Bongiorno) is the even money morning line favorite in the $51,500 first division. The Chapter Seven-Royal Lady filly is trained by Vernon Beachy. She has two wins in five career starts including a NYSS win at Monticello.
The Tony Alagna trained Sadbirdstillsing (Tyler Buter) is the 2-1 second choice in the first division. The Chapter Seven-Fade Into You lass has finished second in all three of her starts.
Sister Mary Maude (Bongiorno) has five straight victories, including four NYSS wins, and is the 4-5 morning line favorite in the $51,500 second division. Ron Burke trains the Crazy Wow-Perfect Mass filly. She got her NYSS wins at Buffalo, Saratoga, Tioga Downs, and Monticello.
R Melina (Buter) is the 8-5 second choice in the second division. The Chapter Seven-Goodtogo Hanover miss is trained by John Butenschoen. She has won three of her four lifetime starts, including NYSS wins at Tioga Downs and Yonkers.
The 13-race card on Friday starts at 4 p.m.
