VERNON — Driver John MacDonald drove four winners on the card at Vernon Downs on Saturday night.

MacDonald combined with trainer Jessica Okusko for wins with Valentine Express ($3.70) and Rock On Express ($5.60). He won his other two with trainer Jessica Hines, getting victories with Sgt Papa Daddy ($5.10) and Adagio De La Tour ($3.00).

Ongoing Royalty and driver Steeven Genois won the featured $7,500 trot, the horse's fourth straight win.

Beyond Kronos (Leon Bailey) was first to the quarter in 27.4 seconds. He used a 30.2-second second quarter to be first to the half in 58.1 seconds. Ongoing Royalty ($8.00) made his move first-over heading to the final turn and battled with Beyond Kronos all the way around the final turn. Ongoing Royalty led to three-quarters in 1:26.2.

As they made the turn for home Ongoing Royalty and Beyond Kronos continued to battle it out. Ongoing Royalty broke free and won in 1:55.1. Southwind Falcon (Ron Harp) came up to finish second. Beyond Kronos had to settle for third.  

Ongoing Royalty is a 5-year-old gelding by Royalty For Life. He is trained by Jack McNeil for owners Phillip Trudeau and Fannie Saul-Beaulieu. It was his fifth win this season and his 10th career victory.

Live racing returns to Vernon Downs 6:05 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14.