VERNON — John MacDonald had a driving grand slam on Saturday night at Vernon Downs.

J-Mac earned wins with Sugaree Express ($6.70), Bridgestone ($6.10), Syracuse Express ($2.60), and Kisses From Above ($2.70).

Rock Of Cashel with driver Dylan Huckabone Miller captured the featured $7,500 trot.

Rock Of Cashel ($14.40) went to the front and led to the quarter in :28.1. Discus Hanover with driver John MacDonald took over control going around the first turn and led to the half in :57.3.  Rock Of Cashel made his move going around the final turn. Discus Hanover was first to three-quarters in 1:27.0.

As they made the turn for home Rock Of Cashel blew right on by to win in 1:55.2. Katkin Morgan with driver Jimmy Whittemore came up to finish second. Lepanto with driver Barton Dalious earned third Money.

Rock Of Cashel is a 13-year-old horse by Majestic Son. He is trained by Mark Harder for owners Joseph Jannuzzelli and Jeffrey Ruch. It was his second win of the season and the 56^th of his career.

David Dewhurst had a training triple. Jessica Okusko had a training double. Huckabone-Miller and Jimmy Whittemore had driving doubles. 

Live racing returns to Vernon Downs at 4 p.m. on Friday.