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Penzance Hanover (Somebeachsomewhere) and harness racing driver Art Stafford, Jr. made a well-timed move and won the $27,500 Blue Hen/ Open Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night, February 9, 2023.
Grand Cayman and Ultimaroca out sprinted the field, pacing toward the quarter pole. The speedsters ushered tucks by Penzance Hanover, who floated and found a seat in 5th place. Backstreet Shadow was forced to take back to last.
The quarter was passed in :26.1 as Grand Cayman and Ultimaroca continued their private war. The half was reached in :54.3, a :28.2 quarter.
A parked out Ultimaroca began to retreat at the 3/8ths pole. Art Stafford Jr. and Penzance Hanover moved off the pylons from fourth place and they were in full flight as they challenged Grand Cayman to the three quarters, in 1:21.1, a :27 flat quarter.
At the top of the stretch, Grand Cayman, who set all the speedy fractions, became leg weary. The betting favorite, Penzance Hanover powered into the lane and won by 2 1/4 lengths going away. He paced the mile 1:49.2 which was a lifetime mark for the 9-year-old. He returned $4.20 to win. It was his fourth win in six starts this year.
PENZANCE HANOVER REPLAY
Penzance Hanover is owned, trained and driven by Art Stafford Jr of Felton, Delaware. Grand Cayman cut the mile and finished 2nd for trainer Crissy Crissman- Bier. George Napolitano Jr drove. Baba O’ Riley picked up the show price for trainer Bart Dalious. Barton Dalious drove.
Tim Tetrick earned 4 driving wins. Tony Morgan drove 3 winners. Chuck Crissman had a training triple.
There will be three exotic carryovers on Monday’s card at Bally’s Dover. The Pick 4 has a carryover of $3,316 and the wager begins on the 2nd race. The Pick 5 has a carryover of $1,868 which starts on the 6th race. The Pentafecta (1st 5 in official order of finish) has a carryover of $1,874.
Post Time at Bally’s Dover is 4:30 pm.
For complete race results, click here.
by Alex Kraszewski, for Bally’s Dover
