I Aint No Fool got back on the winning foot, Benns Shotgun and Western Hot Shot fired off wins in the triple feature headliners at Dover Downs on Monday.
Jim Morand, who got a late driver assignment, took I Aint No Fool right to the front and led at all stations en route to a convincing 1:51.1 victory in the $26,000 Open Handicap Pace.
Brian Sears moved race favourite Art Director to the outside after the half and took a shot at the leader at the three-quarters, but could not get there. In the stretch, Cool Cal closed well for Tony Morgan to take second in front of Art Director.
The victory was the fourth of the meet for The Panderosa – Fool That I Am gelding, who is owned by Tom Lazzaro and Harness The Power. Kevin Lare trains the six-year-old.
In the first of two $22,000 Winners-Over Pace, Benns Shotgun had a perfect seat in the pocket until reaching the passing lane, and then Eric Goodell rolled down the "Dover Driveway" to notch a 1:54 victory. Fields Of Honour A (Sears) was runner-up. Kamwood Warrior N (Eddie Davis Jr.) took show honours. Merle LaFountaine and Edith McMullen own the Hawaiian Cowboy – Bolero gelding, now a winner of three of his last four.
The other $22,000 division went to Three Point Acres' Western Hot Shot, Ron Pierce's second of three winners. The Western Hanover – Hot Shot Michelle gelding won for the fourth time in his last five outings, scoring a 1:52.1 victory. Wynnfield Flash (Goodell) finished second in front of Thin Blue Line (Jon Roberts).
(Dover Downs)