Chapheart has the heart of a lion

Chapheart (Chapter Seven) proved to own the heart of a lion as he was parked the entire harness racing mile and won the Winner’s Over Select Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night.

Sparks were flying early as four trotters vied for the early lead after the start of the race. The 4/5 betting favorite Rivers, was on a mission, parking out Big Daddy D, Chapheart, and Inaminute Hanover trotting towards the 1st turn. Inaminute Hanover then retreated to fourth along the pylons.  Big Daddy D and Chapheart continued their duel parked out as Rivers held a narrow lead marching to the opening quarter in 26.4.

Rivers and Big Daddy D continued their own private war, as Big Daddy D remained parked out. Chapheart was also parked but with cover.  Rivers continued to take on pressure reaching the half in 56.3. (29.4)

Rivers continued on the lead down the backstretch. The early fractions took their toll on Big Daddy D as he began to surrender and weakened. Chapheart circled three wide around Big Daddy D.  Inaminute Hanover protected rail position.  Mickey Muscles followed on the rim 2nd over. Muscledover chased 3rd over parked out.

Rivers and Chapheart eyeballed each other and on even terms reaching the three quarters in 1:26, (29.2)

In mid stretch, Chapheart wore down Rivers late to win by three quarters of a length in 1:55.1.  He paid $17.20 for the win.

CHAPHEART REPLAY

Chapheart (Chapter Seven) is owned by Michael Casalino Jr of Freehold NJ and Dylan Davis Racing from Harrington, Delaware.

Dylan Davis trained and Pat Berry drove.  Inaminute Hanover finished 2nd and Muscledover was 3rd.  Tony Morgan and Montrell Teague scored  driving triples.

Owner Frank Chick won three races on the betting card

Ludacrous A looks for a winning three peat in the Mares Winners Over Condition Pace on Wednesday night

Bally’s Dover races Monday thru Thursday.  Post time 4:30 pm

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

by Alex Kraszewski, for Bally’s Dover