Itsrockandroll A stormed home to victory in Thursday night’s (Jan. 14) $20,000 Open Handicap Pace at Dover Downs.
US Captain and Tiger Thompson N alternated on the lead through the first turn, and Tiger Thompson N seized command from US Captain past a :27.1 first quarter after initially yielding. Tiger Thompson N and driver Dexter Dunn rated a :55.2 half and sped to three-quarters in 1:22.4 with Itsrockandroll A and Corey Callahan making steady first-over gains from fifth and Soho Burning Love A, who was taking on male competition for the first time, shadowing cover. In the stretch, Itsrockandroll A zeroed in on Tiger Thompson N and prevailed by a nose in 1:50.2. Tiger Thompson N was a gallant second; Soho Burning Love A (Tim Tetrick) finished third as the 3-5 favorite, only missing by a neck.
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Jack Vernon scores back to back harness racing victories in the Select trot at Dover Downs on Tuesday night.
Jack Vernon and Whimzical Chapter left alertly at the start of the race. Jack Vernon was parked to the quarter before eventually, clearing for the lead.
Jack Vernon, the four to five race favorite, set fractions of 27.3 56.2. Northern Express, angled off the rail from 3rd and trotted 1st up past the half. The three quarters were reached in 1:24.3. A 28.1 third quarter.
Jack Vernon, at the top of the stretch, inched away from a frustrated Northern Express and won by three quarters of a length in 1:52.3.
Jack Vernon scored back-to-back victories in the Select trot at Dover Downs on Tuesday night (Dec. 15).
Jack Vernon and Whimzical Chapter left alertly at the start of the race. Jack Vernon was parked to the quarter before eventually clearing for the lead. Jack Vernon, the four-five race favourite, set fractions of :27.3 and :56.2. Northern Express, angled off the pylons from third and trotted first up past the half. The three quarters were reached in 1:24.3, a :28.1 third quarter.
At the top of the stretch, Jack Vernon inched away from a frustrated Northern Express and won by three-quarter lengths in 1:52.3, a lifetime mark for the Muscle Hill-sired seven-year-old.