Two drivers named Davis, though not related, guided Country Romance and Podium to victory in Tuesday’s $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) Three-Year-Old Filly Pace preliminaries at Dover Downs.

Allan Davis steered William Moffett’s Country Romance to the lead heading to the half and then romped home for a 1:58.2 victory over Starlit Eyes and Tricias Banner.

It was the fourth career win for the Giant Hit-Give A Hoot filly who now has won $41,026 to date.

Dylan Davis, who is one of the meet’s top five trainers, made only his third appearance as a driver this year and it paid off for a 1:59.2 success. Racing second when favourite Luscious Leigh broke stride after the half, Podium streaked to the front and had just enough to hold off Embrace Peace by a nose for the maiden-breaking win. Circle M Dawn was third.

The second round of DSBF prelims is set for next week with the frosh filly trots next Tuesday.

(Dover Downs)