Muscle Dynasty mows down field in Open

Muscle Dynasty (Muscle Hill) brushed down the backstretch and won confidently in the $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover Tuesday (Dec. 5) night.

Oh Boy settled in the three path at the start of the race.  He then brushed to the top and posted fractions of :27.4 to the quarter then a half in :57.4. Driver Victor Kirby was able throttle his speed and a :30 second quarter.

Muscle Dynasty with driver Corey Callahan moved off the pylons from fourth, in front of the stands and racing first-up on the rim. Embrace The Grind followed second over on the outside and Black Hope grabbed the third over cover.

Muscle Dynasty was able to brush past pacesetter Oh Boy down the backside, reaching the three quarters in 1:25.1, a :27.2 quarter.

Muscle Dynasty, the 3-1 betting favorite, led to the wire, winning by a length in 1:54. The race favorite paid $8.00 to win. That Ole Bar Stool charged home late to finish second. Fifty Ways was third.

MUSCLE DYNASTY REPLAY

Muscle Dynasty is owned by Frank Chick of Harrington, Delaware and is trained by Walter Callahan.

Incaseyoudidntknow looks to win her fifth consecutive race and competes in the $25,000 Fillies/Mares Open Pace on Wednesday night.  Boudoir Hanover will attempt to play the spoiler for trainer Tony Alagna.

Bally’s Dover races Monday thru Thursday with a post time of 4:30 pm.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Alex Kraszewski, for Bally’s Dover