Sunday racing resumes

DOVER, Del.— As Bad As Thunder puts his three-race win streak on the line in his first start as a 10-year-old in the start of the 2016 season and the first Sunday harness racing of the current meet at Dover Downs, on Jan. 3.

A frequent visitor to the track's winner's circle during his 45-win career, the Badlands Hanover gelding has won his last two races by a nose in each, the other by 2-lengths. Owned by Elizabeth Brittingham, trained by her husband Don and driven by their son Bret Brittingham, As Bad As Thunder has been first in five of his last seven outings. In the $15,000 Claiming Allowance pace, Brioni and Marcus Miller makes his first start after an 8-length win in which he was claimed by Arty Foster. Brioni has won three of his last four races. Howard Taylor's Major Tipper has been knocking on victory's door recently with a win, second and two thirds in his last five starts, but must leave from outside post 8.

Blake ad Bruce Baker's Native Art with Brett Miller leads the other contenders starting from post 1 after outside posts since his last win in late October at Pocono Downs. Matt Bailey's Danish Diligence and Ross Wolfenden, McElodian, driven by George Dennis for Don Reed and Jim Tessmer, Toastsmygoats with Corey Callahan and Big Bad Eli, reined by Allan Davis, dropping back to the claiming ranks, complete the lineup.

Sunday post time is 5:30 p.m. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, racing begins at 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday are dark days.

Dover Downs offers a $5,000 Pick-4 daily.

To enjoy racing and the popular Winner's Circle Harness Buffet it, is suggest to call for a reservation, phone 302-674-4600.

Throughout the year, Harness and Thoroughbred Simulcasting opens daily at 12 Noon until 12 Midnight at Dover Downs Race and Sports Book in the Colonnade. There is no charge for parking or admission at Dover Downs.

Marv Bachrad

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