The trotting colts and geldings led off with Air Time(
Dusty Winner-I Concur), one of a 3 horse entry of homebreds for owner/breeder Jane Dunavant and trainer Carlo Poliseno. Driven by Art Stafford, Jr. equaling his lifetime harness racing record of 1:56.4. He is also the winner of the Va Bred program and increased his 2020 earnings to $144,987 in winning by 4 ¼ lengths. Touch Of White finished second followed by Chauffeur in show.
The trotting ladies were all the 1-9 favorite, Emmy’s Mayflower (
Anders Bluestone-Stirling Charisma) winning in 1:55.4 by 9 lengths in a new stakes record for driver, Russell Foster and his Uncle Eric who is the breeder,owner,and trainer.This was the 5th win in seven starts bringing her bank account for the year up to $97,700. Dabigspooky Bootah was second followed by Katies Blu Diamond in third.
A quartet of $100,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund finals highlighted Thursday’s card at Dover Downs, with trotting colts and geldings kicking things off.
Air Time (Dusty Winner-I Concur), one part of a three-horse entry of homebreds for owner/breeder Jane Dunavant and trainer Carlo Poliseno, equalled his lifetime mark of 1:56.4 thanks to his victory for driver Art Stafford, Jr.
The winner of this year’s Virginia-bred program, Air Time increased his 2020 earnings to $144,987 thanks to his score by 4-1/4 lengths. Touch Of White finished second followed by Chauffeur. The trotting ladies were up next, and the 1-9 favourite, Emmys Mayflower (Anders Bluestone-Stirling Charisma) won by nine lengths in a stakes record clocking of 1:55.4. Driven by Russell Foster for owner/breeder/trainer Eric Foster, it was the fifth win in seven starts for Emmys Mayflower. The career winner of $97,700 defeated Dabigspooky Bootah and Katies Blu Diamond.
Two divisions made up the second leg for 3 year old pacing fillies at $20K each.
In the early non-wagering harness racing event it was repeat winner Spinferno (
No Spin Zone-Hurricane Jenna) in 1:54.3 for the meet’s leading driver, Tim Tetrick and trainer, Chuck Crissman,Jr. Owned by the Cook boys, Dale,Brendan, and Allen and bred by Virginia Louthan. Spin Sumthin was second and Cinder Rock finished third.
The second division lead off the Daily Double. Sweet Lil (
Art Director-Blissful Lil) prevailed in 1:57 for driver, Tony Morgan and trainer, Jason Skinner. Owned by George Minner and bred by Josephine Vincent. Second was last week’s winner, Foolish Wisdom followed by She’s Got The Lynx.