VERNON — John MacDonald drove four winners on the card Saturday at Vernon Downs, including the featured $8,700 pace with Sgt Papa Daddy.

Sgt Papa Daddy ($4.80) shot out of the gate and went right to the front and led to the quarter in 27 seconds flat. He used a 29.1-second quarter to be first to the half in 56.1 seconds. Northern Rein (Brandon Parker) made a first-over move going around the final turn. Sgt Papa Daddy was first to three-quarters in 1:24.4.

As they made the turn for home Sgt Papa Daddy and Northern Rein continued to battle. Sgt Papa Daddy dug in and found something extra to win in 1:52.3. Northern Rein had to settle for second. Major Leaguer (Jimmy Whittemore) finished third.

Sgt Papa Daddy is an 8-year-old gelding by Rockin Image. He is owned by MacDonald and trained by Kimberly Hines. It was his sixth win of the season. He now has 42 career victories.

J-Mac combined with Hines to get wins with Zappa ($4.60) and Night Explorer ($16.00). He got his other win with Love Yourself ($5.70).  Brandon Parker drove three winners on the card. He got his wins with Mr French ($11.00), The Blazing Truth ($49.00) and Le Millenaire ($6.40).

Live racing returns to Vernon Downs for the closing weekend starting on Friday at 6:05 p.m.