Last Glow had his usual high speed, flying at a fast 28.1 over a damp surface past the opening quarter. Indy Be Quick secured pocket position.
Driver Jack Parker Jr was able to take advantage of the single-file lineup, cutting Last Glow’s speed by half at 57.2, a quarter of 29.1.
Last Glow maintained a comfortable lead entering the back stretch. Victor Laszlo mounted an attack and raced over first. Navy Blue, the 6/5 betting favorite, countered with a 2nd over push but was covered as the field approached three quarters in a souped-up 1:26 and 28.3 third quarter.
At the highest point of the piece, Last Glow tired legs. Victor Laszlo seized the opportunity and drove past the pace setter. Navy Blue charged hard in the deep stretch and managed to win by a margin in 1:55.2. He paid $4.40 for the win. Victor Laszlo finished 2nd. Last Glow came 3rd.
NAVY BLUE REPEAT
Navy blue (Anders Blauwsteen) is owned by Austin Clarence Stafford of Felton, Delaware and F. Wyatt Starkey of Sudlersville, Maryland. Stacey Johnson-Stafford trained and Arthur Stafford Jr. drove..
After the race, trainer Stacey Stafford-Stafford beamed and exclaimed: “He always races with a big heart.” The victory was Navy Blue’s sixth victory in 10 starts this racing season.
The featured race on Wednesday is the $25,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace. Ragtime Red looks to win back-to-back races in the event..
There are also two $20,000 DSBF elimination races for three-year-old fillies.
Corey Callahan and Tim Tetrick each made it three winners on the 15-race betting card
Bally’s Dover races Monday through Thursday with a first race post at 4:30 p.m.
For full race results, click here: American trotting results.
Through Alex Kraszewskifor Bally’s Dover
#Navy #blue #upper #hand #photo #finish