Dover, DE — Always B First wired the field in the $40,000 Mares Invitational Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night (March 8). The race celebrated International Women’s Day.

Always B First held on to win by a head in 1:53. Fotowon photo.

Always B First left, settled, then brushed for the lead, reaching the quarter in :27. Driver Tim Tetrick took advantage of the windy conditions and throttled the speed of Always B First. They reached the half in :55.4, a moderate :28.4 quarter.

Betting favorite Trick Of The Light moved first over down the backstretch. Incaseyoudidntknow followed second over on the rim. Dont Fence Me In completed the outer flow third over.

In the stretch, Always B First started to get leg weary late, but held on to win by a head in 1:53. She paid $9.20 for the win. Always B First (Always B Miki) is owned by Oompa’s Farm Inc., Robert Mondillo, Craig Henderson and Allen Wenc. Robert Cleary trained.

Dont Fence Me In was second for trainer Tony Alagna. Scott Zeron drove. Incaseyoudidntknow was third for trainer Les Givens. Jim Morand drove.

Tony Morgan remained hot as he drove three winners on the betting card. Morgan drove six winners on Tuesday night.

Penzance Hanover attempts to win his fourth consecutive race in the Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace on Thursday. Post time is 4:30 p.m.