Dover, DE — Mississippi Storm took advantage of an early miscue from Northern Express and won Tuesday’s (Nov. 1) $25,000 Open Trot at Bally’s Dover.

Driver Victor Kirby cut the mile with the 7-year-old Cantab Hall gelding, posting a :27.1 opening quarter before crawling to the half in :57.1. Up the backstretch, Star Razor (driven by Corey Callahan) moved first-up from fourth to force a :28.2 third quarter while Hatikvah (Ross Wolfenden) followed cover on the rim, however neither were able to gain ground in the stretch. Mississippi Storm won by 1-1/2 lengths in 1:53.3, with pocket rival Crystal Fashion (Tim Tetrick) finishing second as the 3-5 favorite. Hatikvah finished third, another four lengths behind.

Driver Victor Kirby peers back at his competition while Mississippi Storm passes the winning post in Tuesday’s Open Trot at Bally’s Dover. Fotowon photo.

Mississippi Storm, who paid $7.40 to win, is trained by Tom Fanning for owner Joseph Smith.

Tim Tetrick led all drivers with four wins on the card.

On Wednesday (Nov. 2), the Mares Open Pace is in the spotlight, featuring the likes of Oakwoodanabella IR and Majorca N. Thursday’s (Nov. 3) card features all four divisions of the Matron Stakes for 2-year-olds. Daily post time at Bally’s Dover is 4:30 p.m.