Majorca N (Art Major) took no prisoners and won the harness racing Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night.
Majorca N and Disturbed Hanover left together at the start of the race. Majorca Hanover was breathing fire as Disturbed Hanover attempted to retake the lead but was rejected, The opening panel was reached in a sizzling 27.1.
The cut throat duel continued as Majorca N gave a parked out Disturbed Hanover the cold shoulder. The two distaff mares stormed past the half in a punishing 54.4 ( 27.3 )
The front end battle royale continued down the backstretch. Incaseyoudidntknow was towed into a 2nd over journey and then was forced to circle three wide when Disturbed Hanover weakened before the three quarter pole. Factory Girl watched the action from the pocket and awaited clearance late. Majorca N, the 8/5 betting favorite reached, the three quarters in 1:23.4 ( 29 ). Majorca N would not be denied as all challenges would prove futile and she drew off from the field in the stretch.
Factory Girl benefitted from a pocket trip and finished 2nd. Incaseyoudidntknow finished 3rd.
MAJORCA N REPLAY
Majorca N won by 1 1/4 lengths in 1:51.4 and paid $5.20 for the win. She is owned by Michael Casalino Jr of Freehold, NJ and Dylan Davis Racing from Harrington, Delaware. Dylan Davis trained and Corey Callahan drove.
The feature race on Thursday’s 15 race betting card is the 12th race $27,500 Blue Hen Open Handicap Pace.
Last week’s winner Captaincountrystar looks to make it three wins in a row. Tim Tetrick scored five driving victories. That’s eleven driving tallies in back to back nights. 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