Itsrockandroll A stormed home to victory in Thursday night’s (Jan. 14) $20,000 Open Handicap Pace at Dover Downs.
US Captain and Tiger Thompson N alternated on the lead through the first turn, and Tiger Thompson N seized command from US Captain past a :27.1 first quarter after initially yielding. Tiger Thompson N and driver Dexter Dunn rated a :55.2 half and sped to three-quarters in 1:22.4 with Itsrockandroll A and Corey Callahan making steady first-over gains from fifth and Soho Burning Love A, who was taking on male competition for the first time, shadowing cover. In the stretch, Itsrockandroll A zeroed in on Tiger Thompson N and prevailed by a nose in 1:50.2. Tiger Thompson N was a gallant second; Soho Burning Love A (Tim Tetrick) finished third as the 3-5 favorite, only missing by a neck.
Trainer Dylan Davis co-owns Itsrockandroll A, a six-year-old A Rocknroll Dance gelding, with Michael Casalino Jr.
Sadly, Joe Wehausen, the owner of sixth-place finisher Sandys Bolt, passed away suddenly last week. Our condolences to his family.
Live harness racing at Dover Downs resumes on Monday (Jan. 18); post time is 4:30 p.m.
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