Fifty Ways leaves his rivals

Fifty Ways (Donato Hanover) capitalized on a second over trip and won the Select Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Mar. 7).

Skyway Bebop and Quiksilvr Bluechip left alertly from the start of the harness racing contest despite windy weather conditions.

Skyway Bebop won the early battle and forced a pocket tuck to Quiksilvr Bluechip, passing the opening quarter in a hard fought  27.3.

Skyway Bebop held a comfortable lead to the half in 56. (28.2) 

Gaelihill moved moved 1st over down the backstretch and joined Skyway Bebop at the three quarters in 1:25.1 (29.1)

Fifty Ways shadowed 2nd over on the rim.  Swan In Motion, the 6/5 betting favorite, followed third over but that bid stalled.

Fifty Ways circled 4 wide at the top of the stretch, as Skyway Bebop began to weaken.  Quiksilvr Bluechip vacated the pocket and surged along the pylons. 

Fifty Ways stormed home to win by a neck in 1:55.1.  He paid $10.

Fifty Ways  is owned by George and Tina Dennis Racing, Wyoming, Delaware.  Joe Columbo trained and Mike Cole drove.

Quiksilvr Bluechip finished 2nd for driver/trainer Victor Kirby.. 

Skyway Bebop picked up the show spot for trainer Tim Crissman.  Tony Morgan drove.

Tony Morgan drove six winners on the 12 race betting card.

Tony won aboard:  Fashion Hall (1st), Family Four Ever (3rd), Magical Major (4th),  Lizzy Lauxmont (5th), Imastunner (11th) and Man In The Box (12th)

Wednesday’s feature race is the $40,000 Mares Invitational Pace.  The race celebrates  “Women’s Day”..  

Majorca N takes on Incaseyoudidntknow and Always B First.

Post Time at Bally’s Dover is 4:30 pm.

For complete race results, click here.

by Alex Kraszewski, for Bally’s Dover Downs