Four straight scores for Penzance Hanover

Penzance Hanover (Somebeachsomewhere) punished a field of quality harness racing pacers in the $27,500 Blue Hen Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (March 7).

Penzance Hanover blasted off of the wings of the starting gate for driver Art Stafford, Jr. and took command early reaching the opening quarter in :26.3. Belmont Royale N retreated to the pocket and Maximus Miki protected his position in 3rd, racing to the quarter.

Penzance Hanover was allowed to control the tempo of the race and passed the half in :55 seconds flat, a :28.2 quarter.

Energetic Hanover moved off the pylons, past the half and raced bravely first up down the backstretch.  Jack’s Shadow N was towed into a second over journey.  I Did It Myway followed excess cover third over.

Penzance Hanover, the even odds betting favorite, motored past the three quarters in 1:22.2, a :27.2 quarter. At the top of the stretch, the outside flow stalled. Belmont Royale N gained speed off the pylons and Maximus Miki was screaming for room from third.

Ten-year-old Penzance Hanover dug down deep and won by a neck in 1:50 flat for his fourth consecutive win. He paid $4.20.

PENZANCE HANOVER REPLAY

Penzance Hanover is owned, trained and driven by Art Stafford Jr of Felton Delaware. Maximus Miki was raging with pace late and finished second. Belmonte Royale N finished third.

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

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting Results

by Alex Kraszewski, for Bally’s Dover