Dover, DE – Factory Girl celebrated New Year’s Eve with a victory, storming home from off the pace in captured the Fillies and Mares Open Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night (Dec. 31).
Jett Propelled quickly sprinted to the front at the start of the race. Huntress protected pocket position. The remainder of the field watched the early action from the pylons.
Jett Propelled brushed to the opening quarter in a wicked :26.4 and remained on cruise control and led a field of the best Fillies and Mares on the grounds to the half in a moderate :55.3 (:28.4)
Ballast, the 3-year-old filly who was taking on aged pacing mares, maneuvered to the outside with a rush first over midway down the backstretch. Factory Girl countered with a second-over trip and in perfect stalking position. Even odds betting favorite Huntress gathered momentum from the pocket.
Jett Propelled commanded respect pacing to the three quarters in a stepped up 1:23.2 (:27.4).
Turning for home, Jett Propelled continued on the lead, as the field was closing in fast. Huntress was trapped along the pylons. Ballast started to weaken from her first over charge. Factory Girl raced side-by- side with Racin Hungry and both pacing mares were closing fast.
Factory Girl dug in deep and was able to win by a measured nose. She paced the mile in 1:52.4 and paid $12.80 for the win. Racin Hungry lost in the photo to finish second and Ballast finished third.
Factory Girl ( Downbytheseaside) is owned by Angela Cornell of Freeport, NY. She was bred by Sugar Valley Farm LLC of Ohio. Scott Di Domenico trained. Tim Tetrick drove.
Racing continues Thursday, New Year’s night at Bally’s Dover.
The featured 12th race is the $27,500 Blue Hen Open Handicap Pace. Itsrockandroll A and Downers Delight are paired together, renewing their rivalry.
Bally’s Dover races Monday thru Thursday. Post time is 4:30 p,.m.