Dover, DE — Swan In Motion earned his fourth win in a row, narrowly holding off Northern Express to take Tuesday’s (March 15) $32,500 Open/Preferred Handicap Trot at Dover Downs.

Swan In Motion held his ground to the winning post, staving off Northern Express to prevail in Wednesday’s trotting feature at Dover Downs. Fotowon photo.

Northern Express and Swan In Motion left from their outside posts, and Swan In Motion seized control through a rapid :26.3 while Northern Express retreated to the pocket. Swan In Motion rated a :56 half before accelerating up the backstretch to evade a first-over challenge from Quiksilvr Bluechip past three-quarters in 1:24.2. In deep stretch, Northern Express took his shot up the inside, but could not reel in Swan In Motion, who prevailed by a head in 1:53.2 in line to Art Stafford Jr. Ginger Tree Skyr closed off second-over cover to narrowly claim third over a stalled Quiksilvr Bluechip.

Dylan Davis trains Swan In Motion, a 5-year-old son of Swan For All who paid $7.20 to win, for Howard Taylor.

Montrell Teague led all drivers with a triple; trainer Joe Columbo and owners George and Tina Dennis teamed up for a triple, as well.

Wednesday’s (March 16) card features a $3,582 Pick-4 carryover (races 2-5), and Shes Pukka N and Bettors Heart N will highlight the Mares Open/Preferred Handicap Pace (race 10). First post is 4:30 p.m.