Dover, DE — Black Hope and 21-year-old driver Cole Olsen posted a 21-1 upset in the $25,000 Open Handicap Trot on Tuesday (Nov. 14) at Bally’s Dover.

Crystal Fashion, the 6-5 public choice, left alertly to clear JL Cruze and control a :27.4 first quarter. Black Hope angled out from sixth in front of the stands and picked up second-over cover behind Muscle Dynasty while Crystal Fashion rated a :57.1 half. Heading to the far turn, Muscle Dynasty broke stride while engaging Crystal Fashion in a :28.1 third quarter duel, and Olsen avoided trouble with Black Hope before taking his shot at the pacesetter at the top of the stretch. The 4-year-old Bar Hopping gelding won by a half length for owner-trainer Darren Olsen, covering the mile in 1:54.4.

Cole Olsen steered Black Hope to a 21-1 upset in Tuesday’s Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover. Fotowon photo.

JL Cruze (driven by Art Stafford Jr.) saved second from the pocket; Crystal Fashion (Tim Tetrick) was a gamely beaten third.

Tim Tetrick had five driving wins on the 15-race program.

Live racing returns to Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Nov. 15) at 4:30 p.m. The Thursday (Nov. 16) program features a pair of eliminations for the Progress Pace, for 3-year-old colts and geldings. The top four finishers from each elimination will return for the $260,000 Progress Pace final on Nov. 22. The $110,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund series final for 2-year-old male pacers will also take place on the Thursday card.