Rose Run Uriah upsets in Blue Hen Open

Rose Run Uriah, who had beaten the $30,000 to $35,000 claimers in his previous starts, toppled the field in the Blue Hen/ Open Handicap Pace at Dover Downs on Thursday night.

Rose Run Uriah left alertly and led the field to the quarter in a blistering 25.4. The 7/5 betting race favorite, Island Of The Sea and driver Tim Tetrick attacked early. They sprinted to the lead past the quarter. Rose Run Uriah yielded and accepted the pocket. Island Of The Sea continued to lead the field to the half in 54 (28.1).

Mack moved to the outside past the half from 4th place and raced first-over. His bid stalled nearing the 3/4 pole as did the outer flow. Island Of The Sea continued to lead to the three quarters in 1:21.4 (27.4).

Rose Run Uriah and driver Pat Berry angled off the rail and with an eighth of a mile remaining, powered by the pace setter Island Of The Sea and won by a neck in 1:50. They paid $19.20 to win

Rose Run Uriah (Jereme’s Jet– A And G’s Finest- Allamerican Native) is owned and trained by A. Bobby Glassmeyer of Dover, Delaware. Pacesetter Island Of The Sea finished 2nd for trainer Eric Ell. Tim Tetrick drove. Major Crocker A closed from dead last and finished 3rd for trainer Tahnee Camilleri. Montrell Teague drove.

ROSE RUN URIAH REPLAY

Allan Davis drove four winners on the betting card. Montrell Teague and George Napolitano Jr. each won 2 races.
Trainer Chuck Crissman Jr won 2 races. Owner Rodney Long won 2 races.

Racing resumes on Monday at Dover Downs with a post time of 4:30 pm.

For full race results, click here.

by Alex Kraszewski, for Dover Downs