by Marv Bachrad, publicity director, Dover Downs

Dover, DE — Corey Callahan looks for a sixth consecutive leading driver championship while Dylan Davis seeks to repeat his last season’s title as Dover Downs re-opens for its 46th campaign this Sunday (Nov. 2).The six-month long 2014-15 meet continues through April 9, 2015.

Callahan wrapped up his fifth Dover Downs leading driver championship early, building a huge lead by mid-meet. Even after missing a full week while in Australia, Callahan closed out the season with 222 wins. Ron Pierce finished in second place with 135 wins. Allan Davis was third with 133 wins, Ross Wolfenden fourth with 129 wins, and Vic Kirby finished fifth, with 107 wins. George Dennis (104) and Tony Morgan (101) also won in three figures.

After being runner-up the previous few seasons, Dylan Davis led all trainers with 69 trips to the winner’s circle.

Dover Downs opens the meet with an outstanding “Novemberfest of Stakes Races” featuring all eight of the prestigious Matron Stakes for 2- and 3-year-old colt and filly trotters and pacers on one card, Thursday (Nov. 6).

The track’s marquee event, $350,000 Progress Pace for 3-year-olds, is set for $30,000 elims on Sunday (Nov. 30). The estimated $300,000 final is Dec. 7.

Also in late November, the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund freshman trotting and pacing divisions feature two weeks of $20,000 preliminaries, setting up a $100,000 final in each 2-year-old section.

To enter for racing, check the weekly condition sheet on www.doverdowns.com and drop horses in-to-go from 10:30 a.m. until 12 Noon sharp on the appropriate day.

Monday through Thursday post time is 4:30 p.m. Sunday racing starts at 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday are dark days.

Parking and admission to Dover Downs racing is free. For those dining in the popular Winner’s Circle Restaurant, reservations are suggested. Call 302.674.4600. In addition, food and drink is available at The Race and Sports Book in the Colonnade.

For those racing a horse at the track and looking for first-class overnight accommodations, the 4-star 500-room Dover Downs Hotel is adjacent to the racetrack. It is suggested to make reservations early.

Year-round, Dover Downs’ Race and Sports Book presents leading Thoroughbred and harness tracks from 12 Noon until 12 Midnight daily as well as three-game NFL parlay wagering. Information is available at 302.674.4600.