Dover, DE — Northern Express upset the heavy favorite Morairtime in the $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Dover Downs on Tuesday night (Nov. 16).

Northern Express and driver Russell Foster cut fractions of :27.4, :58, and 1:26.4. Morairtime, the 1-5 public’s choice in the wagering, and driver Jack Parker Jr. pulled from the pocket to challenge Northern Express nearing the three-quarter pole. The two trotters dueled gamely in the stretch, however Northern Express prevailed to win by a half-length in 1:54.1 and paid $9.60 for the win. Morairtime finished second and Great Unknown finished third.

Northern Express (Muscle Massive) is owned and trained by Arty Foster Jr.

The $35,000 Progress Pace elimination highlights the Wednesday card. Ten 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers go postward. The top eight in the official order of finish will qualify for the $310,000 final on Nov. 24.

Post time for Dover Downs is 4:30 p.m.