Three straight for Penzance Hanover

Penzance Hanover (Somebeachsomewhere) raced as if he was angry in route to his third consecutive win in the $27,500 Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday (Feb. 29) night.

It was a battle royale early as three horses vied for the lead approaching the quarter pole.  Mack parked out both Belmonte Royale N and a three wide Penzance Hanover passing the opening quarter in :26.2.

The gloves were out as Belmont Royale N and the 9/5 betting favorite Penzance Hanover continued their private war in front of the stands. Penzance Hanover finally cleared and stormed to the half in :55 seconds flat (:28.3)  Belmont Royale N surrendered to the pocket and Mack watched the action from third along the pylons.

Former claimer Iwannabewithyou started his journey first over down the backstretch and Jack’s Shadow N followed second over on the rim.

Penzance Hanover was breathing fire as he whistled past the three quarters in 1:22.3, a :27.3 quarter. In the stretch, Penzance Hanover accelerated and won by two lengths in 1:50.1.

PENZANCE HANOVER REPLAY

Penzance Hanover is owned, trained and was driven by Art Stafford Jr. from Felton, Delaware. He paid $5.80 for the win. Mack saved ground and finished second.  Belmont Royale N was third.

Art Stafford Jr and Tim Tetrick drove four winners each on the betting card,

Owners Mulligan and Calcutta LLC Stables won four races each on the betting card.

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